What is MySQL?
MySQL is a database system used on the web.
What type of applications is MySQL ideal for?
MySQL is ideal for both small and large applications.
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Introduction to MySQL

What is MySQL?

MySQL is a database system used on the web.

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Introduction to MySQL

What type of applications is MySQL ideal for?

MySQL is ideal for both small and large applications.

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Introduction to MySQL

What are some characteristics of MySQL?

MySQL is very fast, reliable, and easy to use.

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Introduction to MySQL

What standard does MySQL use?

MySQL uses standard SQL.

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Creating Tables in MySQL

What is the purpose of the CREATE TABLE statement in MySQL?

The CREATE TABLE statement is used to create a table in MySQL.

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Selecting Data from MySQL

How can you select all columns from a table in MySQL?

You can select all columns using the syntax: SELECT * FROM table_name.

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Creating Tables in MySQL

What does the UNSIGNED attribute do for number types in MySQL?

It limits the stored data to positive numbers and zero.

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Inserting Data into MySQL

What function is used to execute multiple SQL statements in PHP MySQL?

The mysqli_multi_query() function is used to execute multiple SQL statements.

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Inserting Data into MySQL

How can you get the last inserted ID after an INSERT operation in MySQL using PHP?

You can use the property $conn->insert_id after performing the INSERT query.

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Connecting PHP to MySQL

What are the two main ways PHP can connect to a MySQL database?

MySQLi extension and PDO (PHP Data Objects).

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Inserting Data into MySQL

What will be echoed if new records are created successfully?

It will echo 'New records created successfully'.

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Creating Tables in MySQL

What does the NOT NULL attribute do in a MySQL table?

It ensures that each row must contain a value for that column, disallowing null values.

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Creating Tables in MySQL

What is the purpose of the DEFAULT value attribute in a MySQL table?

It sets a default value that is added when no other value is passed for that column.

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Using Prepared Statements in MySQL

What is the purpose of the prepare method in PHP MySQL prepared statements?

The prepare method is used to prepare an SQL statement for execution, allowing for parameterized queries.

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Connecting PHP to MySQL

What does the 'i' in MySQLi stand for?

Improved.

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Limiting Data Selections in MySQL

How can we select records 16 to 25 (inclusive) from a MySQL database?

You can use the LIMIT clause with OFFSET: $sql = 'SELECT * FROM Orders LIMIT 10 OFFSET 15'; or use a shorter syntax: $sql = 'SELECT * FROM Orders LIMIT 15, 10';.

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Inserting Data into MySQL

What is the SQL command used to insert data into the MyGuests table?

$sql = "INSERT INTO MyGuests (firstname, lastname, email) VALUES ('John', 'Doe', 'john@example.com')";

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Limiting Data Selections in MySQL

What is the purpose of the LIMIT clause in MySQL?

The LIMIT clause is used to specify the number of records to return, making it easier to code multi-page results and improving performance on large tables.

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Selecting Data from MySQL

What SQL command is used to sort the results by lastname?

ORDER BY lastname

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Connecting PHP to MySQL

Which database systems does PDO work with?

PDO works with 12 different database systems.

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Inserting Data into MySQL

What happens if there is an error during the multi_query execution?

It will echo 'Error: ' followed by the SQL statement and the error message.

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Selecting Data from MySQL

What function is used to fetch the results as an associative array?

fetch_assoc()

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Database Queries

What is the syntax for using the ORDER BY clause?

SELECT column_name(s) FROM table_name ORDER BY column_name(s) ASC|DESC.

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Selecting Data from MySQL

What PHP function is used to fetch a result row as an associative array?

$row = $result->fetch_assoc();

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Database Queries

What does a query return when executed?

A query can return a record set containing specific information from the database.

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Database Queries

What does the following SQL query do: SELECT LastName FROM Employees?

The query selects all the data in the 'LastName' column from the 'Employees' table.

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Connecting PHP to MySQL

How do you open a connection to MySQL in PHP?

<?php $servername = 'localhost'; $username = 'username'; $password = 'password'; $conn = new mysqli($servername, $username, $password); if ($conn->connect_error) { die('Connection failed: ' . $conn->connect_error); } echo 'Connected successfully'; ?>

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Using Prepared Statements in MySQL

What are the four types of arguments that can be used in PHP MySQL prepared statements?

The four types are: i - integer, d - double, s - string, b - BLOB.

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Updating and Deleting Data in MySQL

What is the purpose of the UPDATE statement in MySQL?

The UPDATE statement is used to update existing records in a table.

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Inserting Data into MySQL

What will the PHP code output if there is an error during the insert operation?

echo "Error: " . $sql . "<br>" . $conn->error;

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Creating Tables in MySQL

What is the purpose of the AUTO_INCREMENT field in a MySQL table?

The AUTO_INCREMENT field automatically generates a unique ID for each new record inserted into the table.

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Database Queries

What is the default sorting order when using the ORDER BY clause?

The ORDER BY clause sorts the records in ascending order by default.

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Inserting Data into MySQL

What will be echoed if the INSERT query is successful?

It will echo 'New record created successfully. Last inserted ID is: ' followed by the last inserted ID.

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Connecting PHP to MySQL

What should you do to close the MySQL connection in PHP?

$conn->close();

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Selecting Data from MySQL

How do you select specific columns from a table in MySQL?

You can select specific columns using the syntax: SELECT column_name(s) FROM table_name.

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Updating and Deleting Data in MySQL

What is the purpose of the DELETE statement in MySQL?

The DELETE statement is used to delete records from a table.

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Database Queries

What SQL query is used to select data from the MyGuests table where the lastname is 'Doe'?

$sql = "SELECT id, firstname, lastname FROM MyGuests WHERE lastname ='Doe'";

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Limiting Data Selections in MySQL

How can you select records from 1 to 30 from a table called 'Orders'?

You can use the SQL query: $sql = 'SELECT * FROM Orders LIMIT 30';

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Database Queries

What does the condition $result->num_rows > 0 check for in the SQL query result?

It checks if there are any rows returned from the query.

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Inserting Data into MySQL

What must be done to the SQL query in PHP?

The SQL query must be quoted in PHP.

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Database Queries

How is the WHERE clause structured in a SQL query?

SELECT column_name(s) FROM table_name WHERE column_name operator value.

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Database Queries

Can you provide an example of using the WHERE clause?

An example is: SELECT id, firstname, lastname FROM MyGuests WHERE lastname = 'Doe'.

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Database Queries

What can you do with the results obtained from a WHERE clause?

You can display the results on a page or put them in an HTML table.

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Updating and Deleting Data in MySQL

What is echoed after a successful update in the code?

The code echoes the number of records updated successfully using `$stmt->rowCount() . ' records UPDATED successfully';`.

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Introduction to MySQL

Who develops and supports MySQL?

MySQL is developed, distributed, and supported by Oracle Corporation.

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Creating Tables in MySQL

What is the SQL command to create a table named MyGuests?

$sql = "CREATE TABLE MyGuests ( id INT(6) UNSIGNED AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY, firstname VARCHAR(30) NOT NULL, lastname VARCHAR(30) NOT NULL, email VARCHAR(50), reg_date TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP ON UPDATE CURRENT_TIMESTAMP )";

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Using Prepared Statements in MySQL

Why is it important to specify the type of data in prepared statements?

Specifying the type of data helps minimize the risk of SQL injections.

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Updating and Deleting Data in MySQL

What is the syntax for the UPDATE statement?

UPDATE table_name SET column1 = value, column2 = value2, ... WHERE some_column = some_value

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Creating Tables in MySQL

What is the name of the table being created in the example?

The table being created is named 'MyGuests'.

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Creating Tables in MySQL

What happens if there is an error while creating the table MyGuests?

It will display 'Error creating table: ' followed by the error message.

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Creating Tables in MySQL

How many columns are specified in the 'MyGuests' table?

There are five columns specified: 'id', 'firstname', 'lastname', 'email', and 'reg_date'.

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Database Queries

What is the purpose of the WHERE clause in SQL?

The WHERE clause is used to filter records and extract only those that fulfill a specified condition.

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Selecting Data from MySQL

What is the purpose of the ORDER BY clause in SQL?

To sort the result set by one or more columns.

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Selecting Data from MySQL

In the provided code, which columns are selected from the MyGuests table?

id, firstname, lastname

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Inserting Data into MySQL

How should the word NULL be treated in an SQL query?

The word NULL must not be quoted.

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Selecting Data from MySQL

How is the data outputted from the result set?

The while() loop is used to loop through the result set and output the data from the id, firstname, and lastname columns.

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Using Prepared Statements in MySQL

What happens during the Prepare step of a prepared statement?

An SQL statement template is created, sent to the database, parsed, compiled, and optimized, but not executed.

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Updating and Deleting Data in MySQL

What happens if there is an error while updating the record?

If there is an error, it echoes 'Error updating record: ' followed by the error message.

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Selecting Data from MySQL

What is the purpose of the SELECT statement in MySQL?

The SELECT statement is used to select data from one or more tables.

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Inserting Data into MySQL

What does the PHP code echo if the record is created successfully?

echo "New record created successfully";

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Database Queries

What is the purpose of the ORDER BY clause in SQL?

The ORDER BY clause is used to sort the result set in ascending or descending order.

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Using Prepared Statements in MySQL

How many types of arguments must be provided for each parameter in prepared statements?

One type must be provided for each parameter.

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Selecting Data from MySQL

What does the query return if there are no results?

0 results

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Database Queries

How is data outputted for each row in the result set?

Using a while loop with $row = $result->fetch_assoc() to fetch each row as an associative array.

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Creating Tables in MySQL

What data type is used for the reg_date column in the MyGuests table?

TIMESTAMP

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Inserting Data into MySQL

How should string values be handled in an SQL query?

String values inside the SQL query must be quoted.

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Creating a MySQL Database

What should you check after attempting to connect to the MySQL server?

You should check for connection errors using if ($conn->connect_error).

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Introduction to MySQL

On what platforms can MySQL compile?

MySQL compiles on a number of platforms.

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Using Prepared Statements in MySQL

What are parameters in a prepared statement?

Parameters are unspecified values in the SQL statement template, labeled with '?'.

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Updating and Deleting Data in MySQL

How do you delete a record with id=3 from the MyGuests table in PHP MySQL?

$sql = "DELETE FROM MyGuests WHERE id=3"; if ($conn->query($sql) === TRUE) { echo "Record deleted successfully"; } else { echo "Error deleting record: " . $conn->error; }

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Inserting Data into MySQL

How do you insert multiple records into the 'MyGuests' table?

You can concatenate multiple INSERT statements into a single string and pass it to mysqli_multi_query().

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Using Prepared Statements in MySQL

How do you bind parameters in a prepared statement?

You use the bind_param method, specifying the types of the parameters followed by the variables to bind.

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Limiting Data Selections in MySQL

What is the purpose of OFFSET in a MySQL query?

OFFSET allows you to skip a specified number of records before starting to return records from the query.

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Inserting Data into MySQL

What happens if the INSERT query fails?

It will echo 'Error: ' followed by the SQL query and the error message from the connection.

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Updating and Deleting Data in MySQL

What is the purpose of the line `$conn->setAttribute(PDO::ATTR_ERRMODE, PDO::ERRMODE_EXCEPTION);`?

It sets the PDO error mode to exception, allowing for error handling through exceptions.

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Selecting Data from MySQL

What is the SQL query used to select id, firstname, and lastname from the MyGuests table?

$sql = "SELECT id, firstname, lastname FROM MyGuests";

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Using Prepared Statements in MySQL

What is a prepared statement in MySQL?

A prepared statement is a feature used to execute the same (or similar) SQL statements repeatedly with high efficiency.

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Updating and Deleting Data in MySQL

What is the purpose of the PHP code snippet provided?

The code snippet is used to update a record in a MySQL database.

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Database Queries

What is a query in the context of databases?

A query is a question or a request made to a database for specific information.

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Connecting PHP to MySQL

What happens to the MySQL connection when the PHP script ends?

The connection will be closed automatically.

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Creating Tables in MySQL

What does the AUTO_INCREMENT attribute do in the MyGuests table?

It automatically generates a unique id for each new record in the table.

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Creating Tables in MySQL

What will be displayed if the table MyGuests is created successfully?

Table MyGuests created successfully

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Creating Tables in MySQL

What is the function of the AUTO INCREMENT attribute in MySQL?

It automatically increases the value of the field by 1 each time a new record is added.

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Limiting Data Selections in MySQL

What is the difference in syntax when using OFFSET versus a comma in LIMIT?

When using OFFSET, the syntax is 'LIMIT number OFFSET number', while using a comma reverses the numbers: 'LIMIT offset, count'.

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Selecting Data from MySQL

How do you check if the query returned any results?

if ($result->num_rows > 0) { ... }

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Inserting Data into MySQL

Should numeric values be quoted in an SQL query?

Numeric values must not be quoted.

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Selecting Data from MySQL

How do you output data in an HTML table format?

echo "<table><tr><th>ID</th><th>Name</th></tr>"; ... echo "</table>";

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Selecting Data from MySQL

What does the condition 'if ($result->num_rows > 0)' check for?

It checks if there are any results returned from the query.

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Selecting Data from MySQL

How is the output formatted for each row of data?

echo "id: " . $row["id"] . " - Name: " . $row["firstname"] . " " . $row["lastname"] . "<br>";

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Inserting Data into MySQL

What is the purpose of using a question mark (?) in an SQL INSERT statement?

The question mark (?) is used as a placeholder for substituting in an integer, string, double, or blob value.

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Updating and Deleting Data in MySQL

How is the DELETE statement structured?

DELETE FROM table_name WHERE some_column = some_value.

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Inserting Data into MySQL

What is the purpose of the INSERT INTO statement in MySQL?

The INSERT INTO statement is used to add new records to a MySQL table.

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Updating and Deleting Data in MySQL

Can you provide an example of a table used with the DELETE statement?

An example of a table is the 'MyGuests' table.

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Selecting Data from MySQL

What SQL query is used to select id, firstname, and lastname from MyGuests?

$sql = "SELECT id, firstname, lastname FROM MyGuests";

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Selecting Data from MySQL

What SQL query is set up to select from the MyGuests table?

The query selects the id, firstname, and lastname columns from the MyGuests table.

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Selecting Data from MySQL

What variable is used to store the result of the SQL query?

$result is the variable that stores the resulting data from the query.

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Updating and Deleting Data in MySQL

How do you prepare a statement in PDO?

You prepare a statement using `$stmt = $conn->prepare($sql);`.

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Selecting Data from MySQL

What is displayed if there are no results from the query?

echo "0 results";

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Selecting Data from MySQL

What is echoed if there are no results from the query?

echo "0 results";

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Updating and Deleting Data in MySQL

What message is displayed if the record is updated successfully?

The message displayed is 'Record updated successfully'.

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Using Prepared Statements in MySQL

What does the bind_param() function do in PHP MySQL prepared statements?

The bind_param() function binds the parameters to the SQL query and specifies the types of data that the parameters are.

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Using Prepared Statements in MySQL

What variables are assigned the values 'Mary', 'Moe', and 'mary@example.com' in the prepared statement example?

$firstname = 'Mary'; $lastname = 'Moe'; $email = 'mary@example.com';

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Creating Tables in MySQL

Why is the PRIMARY KEY important in a MySQL table?

It is used to uniquely identify the rows in a table, ensuring that the value is unique for each record.

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Using Prepared Statements in MySQL

What does the method $stmt->execute() do in the context of prepared statements?

It executes the prepared statement with the bound parameters.

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Using Prepared Statements in MySQL

What is the purpose of $stmt->close() in the prepared statement example?

It closes the prepared statement and frees up the resources associated with it.

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Creating a MySQL Database

What PHP code is used to create a MySQL database?

<?php $servername = 'localhost'; $username = 'username'; $password = 'password'; $conn = new mysqli($servername, $username, $password); if ($conn->connect_error) { die('Connection failed: ' . $conn->connect_error); } $sql = 'CREATE DATABASE myDB'; if ($conn->query($sql) === TRUE) { echo 'Database created successfully'; } else { echo 'Error creating database: ' . $conn->error; } $conn->close(); ?>

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Updating and Deleting Data in MySQL

What does the method `$stmt->execute();` do?

It executes the prepared statement, applying the update to the database.

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Using Prepared Statements in MySQL

How does a prepared statement work?

It involves two main steps: Prepare, where an SQL statement template is created and sent to the database with unspecified parameters, and Execute, where values are bound to the parameters and the statement is executed.

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Using Prepared Statements in MySQL

Can a prepared statement be executed multiple times?

Yes, the application can execute the prepared statement multiple times with different values.

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Database Queries

How can you sort records in descending order using the ORDER BY clause?

To sort the records in descending order, use the DESC keyword.

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Connecting PHP to MySQL

What is a key advantage of using PDO over MySQLi?

PDO makes it easier to switch to another database by only requiring changes to the connection string and a few queries.

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Using Prepared Statements in MySQL

How do you execute a prepared statement after binding parameters?

You call the execute method on the prepared statement object.

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Creating Tables in MySQL

Can you specify optional attributes for each column in a MySQL table?

Yes, after the data type, you can specify other optional attributes for each column.

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Using Prepared Statements in MySQL

What values are assigned to the variables for the second execution of the prepared statement?

$firstname = 'Julie'; $lastname = 'Dooley'; $email = 'julie@example.com';

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Selecting Data from MySQL

What PHP function is used to fetch a result row as an associative array?

$row = $result->fetch_assoc();

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Updating and Deleting Data in MySQL

What happens if there is an error during the PDO operations?

If there is an error, it catches the exception and echoes the SQL statement along with the error message.

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Updating and Deleting Data in MySQL

What SQL command is used to update a record in the provided code?

The SQL command used is 'UPDATE MyGuests SET lastname ='Doe' WHERE id= 2'.

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Using Prepared Statements in MySQL

What does the 'sss' in bind_param signify?

'sss' indicates that all three parameters are strings.

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Using Prepared Statements in MySQL

What does the 'sss' argument in the bind_param() function signify?

'sss' indicates that all three parameters being bound are strings.

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Database Queries

What is displayed if there are no results from the SQL query?

The message '0 results' is displayed.

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Updating and Deleting Data in MySQL

What SQL command is used to update a record in the provided code?

The SQL command used is `UPDATE MyGuests SET lastname ='Doe' WHERE id= 2`.

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Selecting Data from MySQL

How do you execute a query in PHP using MySQLi?

$result = $conn->query($sql);

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Creating a MySQL Database

What message is displayed if the database is created successfully?

'Database created successfully'

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Creating a MySQL Database

What happens if there is an error creating the database?

The message 'Error creating database: ' followed by the error details will be displayed.

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Creating Tables in MySQL

What does the data type in a column definition specify?

The data type specifies what type of data the column can hold.

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Inserting Data into MySQL

What SQL command is being executed in the provided code?

The code executes an INSERT command to add a new guest to the MyGuests table.

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Selecting Data from MySQL

Which function checks if there are more than zero rows returned?

The function num_rows() checks if there are more than zero rows returned.

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Introduction to MySQL

Is MySQL free to use?

MySQL is free to download and use.

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Connecting PHP to MySQL

What does the code do if the connection to the database fails?

If the connection fails, it executes 'die' with a message indicating the connection failed.

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Selecting Data from MySQL

What does the fetch_assoc() function do?

The fetch_assoc() function puts all the results into an associative array.

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Creating a MySQL Database

What is the SQL command used to create a database in the provided PHP code?

'CREATE DATABASE myDB'

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Connecting PHP to MySQL

How do you establish a connection to a MySQL database in PHP?

You create a connection using the mysqli constructor with parameters for server name, username, password, and database name.

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