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SQL Developer - 6

The document outlines a SQL project focused on enhancing data manipulation skills through modifying table structures and managing records. It details steps for adding new columns, populating them, and deleting records based on specific conditions, along with validation and documentation requirements. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of backup, testing, and deadline compliance in the context of real-world software development.

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SQL Developer - 6

The document outlines a SQL project focused on enhancing data manipulation skills through modifying table structures and managing records. It details steps for adding new columns, populating them, and deleting records based on specific conditions, along with validation and documentation requirements. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of backup, testing, and deadline compliance in the context of real-world software development.

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Task 6: Data Manipulation

Objective

Enhance skills in SQL by modifying table structures and managing records through adding
columns and deleting specific records based on conditions.

Project Steps

1. Modify Table Structure

Task: Add and Populate New Columns

●​ Action: Use the ALTER TABLE statement to introduce new columns.


○​ Example Columns:
■​ LastUpdated (DATE) – To record when the row was last modified.
■​ Status (VARCHAR) – To denote active or inactive records.
●​ Populate New Columns:
○​ Use the UPDATE statement to set initial values or use default values for the new
columns.
○​ Example: Set Status to "Active" for all existing records.

2. Delete Records Based on Conditions

Task: Remove Records Based on Criteria

●​ Action: Use the DELETE statement to remove records from the table.
○​ Example Conditions:
■​ Delete records where Status = "Inactive".
■​ Remove records older than a specific date in the LastUpdated column.
●​ Confirm Deletions:
○​ Query the table to ensure that only the intended records were deleted.
○​ Optionally, use a SELECT statement with the same condition before deletion to
review records.

Explanation of Queries
●​ ALTER TABLE:
○​ Used to add new columns or modify existing ones.
○​ Example:
■​ ALTER TABLE Employees ADD COLUMN Status VARCHAR(10)
DEFAULT 'Active';
●​ DELETE:
○​ Removes records based on specified conditions.
○​ Example:
■​ DELETE FROM Employees WHERE Status = 'Inactive';

How to Execute

1.​ Setup:
○​ Ensure the table is created and populated with sample data for testing.
○​ Verify existing columns and data types.
2.​ Execution:
○​ Run ALTER TABLE to add new columns.
○​ Use UPDATE to populate new columns with default or calculated values.
○​ Execute DELETE statements with proper conditions.
3.​ Validation:
○​ Confirm the structure change with DESCRIBE or SHOW COLUMNS.
○​ Validate data modifications with appropriate SELECT queries.
○​ Verify deletions by re-running the original condition as a SELECT query.

Documentation

1.​ Screenshots:
○​ Capture the structure of the table before and after modifications.
○​ Provide screenshots of queries and their resulting outputs.
2.​ Explanations:
○​ Clearly describe the purpose of each query and the changes made.
○​ Detail the conditions used for deletions and their rationale.
3.​ Summary of Findings:
○​ Highlight any trends observed in the data.
○​ Discuss the impact of modifications and deletions on the dataset integrity.

General Guidelines for All Tasks


●​ Backup Data: Always back up the table before performing deletions or structural
changes.
●​ Test with Sample Data: Use a subset of data to test queries before applying them to the
entire table.
●​ Use Transactions (if supported): Implement transactions to rollback in case of errors.
●​ Maintain Audit Logs: Consider creating an audit trail for deleted records by storing
them in a separate table before removal.

😊
Would you like more detailed instructions on performing these SQL operations or examples of
best practices for data integrity?

Deadline Compliance

●​ Restriction: Submit the project within 7 days from the start date.
●​ Reason: Meeting deadlines is crucial in the real-world software development
environment. This restriction helps students practice time management and task
prioritization. In professional settings, tight deadlines are often the norm, and learning
to meet them without compromising quality is an essential skill.
●​ Learning Outcome: Students will learn to manage their time effectively, complete
projects under pressure, and deliver results on time, which are all important skills in
the workplace.

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