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MySQL Labs: Change Default Value, Add Constraints, and Insert Student Data

Ready to dive into the world of relational databases? MySQL is the backbone of countless applications, and mastering it requires hands-on practice. Forget endless video lectures. The LabEx MySQL learning path is designed for beginners who want to do the work. We focus on quick, interactive, non-video tutorials that build real SQL muscle. These three labs are the perfect starting point—each takes just 5 minutes, but the skills you gain are foundational for any database professional.

Change Default Value for Countrylanguage Table

Change Default Value for Countrylanguage Table

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 5 minutes

To complete this challenge, we are going to change the default value for a field in the countrylanguage table. Specifically, we need to modify the IsOfficial field default value to T. To make the necessary changes, you need to import the world.sql script into a MySQL database and create a SQL script called changeDefault.sql.

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Adding Constraints to the Course Schedule

Adding Constraints to the Course Schedule

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 5 minutes

In this challenge, we will be adding constraints to the course schedule in a given database. The task involves adding a check constraint to the course table to ensure that the credit field value is greater than or equal to 3. The constraint needs to be named credCheck.

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Add Student Personal Information

Add Student Personal Information

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 5 minutes

In this challenge, you will practice using SQL INSERT statements to add student personal information to a database table.

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Stop watching and start doing! In less than 15 minutes, these three labs introduce you to essential MySQL concepts: modifying table structure, enforcing data integrity with constraints, and manipulating data using INSERT. This is just the beginning of your comprehensive MySQL journey. Jump into the LabEx path today and gain the practical, hands-on experience employers are looking for. Your interactive SQL playground is waiting!

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