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Surrogate keys let software developers identify records uniquely in cases where it is impossible to use natural keys. However, what exactly is a surrogate key in SQL? What advantages and disadvantages does it bring? And, finally, how should you apply it? This article is going to explore all these questions.

In this article, we are going to talk about the MySQL SUBSTRING() function with its variations. Here, you will find a detailed guide with the basic syntax and examples of how to use this function. Moreover, we will demonstrate the benefits of MySQL coding in a handy IDE - dbForge Studio for MySQL that can help you save a lot of time and energy.

Is data visualization important? Yes, visual is easier to comprehend than verbal, and graphical data presentation helps us grasp the necessary information easier and dive deeper to make the right decision.

TL;DR The TRUNCATE TABLE command in SQL instantly removes all rows from a table while keeping its...

When working with SQL databases for quite a long period of time, you might come across a situation when you need to give your...

Testing is an integral element of the development process for every application. There are many types of tests such as unit tests, integration tests,...

In MySQL, the ORDER BY clause is used to sort the records fetched by the SELECT statement, in ascending or descending order. And while...

The dbForge team is thrilled to announce the latest release of its dbForge tools for SQL Server product line. New Year is here soon, and...

Formatting makes SQL code accurate, readable, understandable, and standardized for teams and individuals. SQL formatter is a tool that beautifies code automatically. Formatting tools...

If a company has to choose between a free database tool and a paid one, and both of them deliver the same features and...