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Primary key vs foreign key

A primary key uniquely identifies a row in its own table, while a foreign key points to a related row in another table.

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Primary key vs foreign key

A primary key uniquely identifies a row in its own table, while a foreign key points to a related row in another table.

  • Primary key is table identity
  • Foreign key creates relationship
  • Helps enforce referential integrity

Primary key vs foreign key