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How will I know how many fields I need?

Careful planning should always precede creating

databases. Ideally, you will have already worked out

how many fields you will have in each table before

you begin work creating your database.

Where can I learn more about MySQL and

relational databases?

The PHP6 & MySQL Bible (Wiley, 2009) includes

much more detail on working with the database and

the core concepts behind database design.

● The table page loads,

showing that the table has

been created successfully.

The create table page loads.

6 Type a name for the first

field.

7 Select a data type.

8 Set any other desired values.

9 Repeat Steps 6 to 8 for each

additional field.

0 Click Save.

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