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Keys and Constraints in MySQL

BeginnerGuided Project

In this project, you will learn how to add keys to create relationships between the tables and how to use constraints to enforce rules on the data entry in the MySQL database service using the phpMyAdmin graphical user interface (GUI) tool.

4.6 (97 Reviews)

Language

  • English

Topic

  • Computer Science & Information Technology

Enrollment Count

  • 1.33K

Offered By

  • IBM

Estimated Effort

  • 40 Minutes

Platform

  • SkillsNetwork

Last Update

  • June 1, 2025
About this Guided Project

About This Guided Project

In this project, you will learn how to add keys to create relationships between the tables and how to use constraints to enforce rules on the data entry in the MySQL database service using the phpMyAdmin graphical user interface (GUI) tool.


Objectives

After completing this project, you will be able to:
  • Use MySQL phpMyAdmin to create primary and foreign keys
  • Add constraints to data columns

Requirements

To complete this project you will need the MySQL relational database service which will be available as part of the IBM Skills Network Labs (SN Labs) Cloud IDE. SN Labs is a virtual lab environment used in this project.



Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to install any software to participate in this project?


Everything you need to complete this project will be provided to you via the Skills Network Labs and it will all be available via a standard web browser.



What web browser should I use?


The Skills Network Labs platform works best with current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari.


Instructors

Sandip Saha Joy

Cognitive Data Scientist

An aspiring data scientist who enjoys connecting the dots: be it ideas from different disciplines, people from different teams, or applications from different industries. Have an academic background in computing science and strong technical skills in computer vision, machine learning and data science.

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