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Database Guide Reviewer

This guide provides essential MySQL commands for creating, modifying, and managing databases using Command Prompt and XAMPP. Key commands include DROP DATABASE, CREATE DATABASE, USE DATABASE, and various ALTER TABLE operations. It emphasizes the importance of using the correct syntax and caution when deleting data.

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Database Guide Reviewer

This guide provides essential MySQL commands for creating, modifying, and managing databases using Command Prompt and XAMPP. Key commands include DROP DATABASE, CREATE DATABASE, USE DATABASE, and various ALTER TABLE operations. It emphasizes the importance of using the correct syntax and caution when deleting data.

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Database Guide & Reviewer

This guide provides a step-by-step explanation of essential MySQL commands using


Command Prompt (CMD) and XAMPP. These commands will help you create, modify, and
manage databases effectively.

DROP DATABASE
**Purpose:** Deletes an existing database.

**Syntax:**

DROP DATABASE database_name;

**Example:**

DROP DATABASE Bernardo_RussellMike;

CREATE DATABASE
**Purpose:** Creates a new database.

**Syntax:**

CREATE DATABASE database_name;

**Example:**

CREATE DATABASE Bernardo_RussellMike;

USE DATABASE
**Purpose:** Selects a database to work with.

**Syntax:**

USE database_name;

**Example:**

USE Bernardo_RussellMike;

SHOW DATABASES
**Purpose:** Displays all available databases.

**Syntax:**

SHOW DATABASES;

CREATE TABLE
**Purpose:** Creates a new table inside the selected database.

**Syntax:**

CREATE TABLE table_name (


column_name datatype constraints,
...
);

**Example:**

CREATE TABLE Bernardo (


ID_Number INT PRIMARY KEY AUTO_INCREMENT,
First_Name VARCHAR(50),
Middle_Name VARCHAR(50),
Last_Name VARCHAR(50),
Age INT,
Birthday DATE,
Gender ENUM('Male', 'Female'),
Relationship VARCHAR(50),
Address TEXT
);

ALTER TABLE (ADD COLUMN)


**Purpose:** Adds a new column to an existing table.

**Syntax:**

ALTER TABLE table_name ADD COLUMN column_name datatype;

**Example:**

ALTER TABLE Bernardo ADD COLUMN Contact_Number VARCHAR(15);

ALTER TABLE (MODIFY COLUMN)


**Purpose:** Modifies the data type of a column.

**Syntax:**

ALTER TABLE table_name MODIFY COLUMN column_name new_datatype;

**Example:**

ALTER TABLE Bernardo MODIFY COLUMN Age TINYINT;

ALTER TABLE (CHANGE COLUMN)


**Purpose:** Renames a column and optionally changes its data type.
**Syntax:**

ALTER TABLE table_name CHANGE old_column_name new_column_name datatype;

**Example:**

ALTER TABLE Bernardo CHANGE Contact_Number Mobile_Number VARCHAR(20);

ALTER TABLE (DROP COLUMN)


**Purpose:** Deletes a column from a table.

**Syntax:**

ALTER TABLE table_name DROP COLUMN column_name;

**Example:**

ALTER TABLE Bernardo DROP COLUMN Middle_Name;

INSERT INTO TABLE


**Purpose:** Inserts new data into a table.

**Syntax:**

INSERT INTO table_name (column1, column2, ...) VALUES (value1, value2, ...);

**Example:**

INSERT INTO Bernardo (First_Name, Last_Name, Age, Birthday, Gender, Relationship,


Address)
VALUES ('Russell Mike', 'Bernardo', 25, '1999-01-15', 'Male', 'Self', 'Cabanatuan City');

UPDATE TABLE
**Purpose:** Updates existing data in a table.

**Syntax:**

UPDATE table_name SET column_name = value WHERE condition;

**Example:**

UPDATE Bernardo SET Address = 'Nueva Ecija' WHERE First_Name = 'Russell Mike';

SELECT FROM TABLE


**Purpose:** Displays all data from a table.

**Syntax:**

SELECT * FROM table_name;


**Example:**

SELECT * FROM Bernardo;

Final Notes
- Always use **USE database_name;** before performing table operations.

- Use **SHOW DATABASES;** and **SHOW TABLES;** to check available databases and
tables.

- Be cautious when using **DROP DATABASE** and **DROP COLUMN** as they


permanently delete data.

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