SOME IMPORTANT TERMS & DATATYPES OF DATABASE
The working of a Database starts with creation of tables. There are different elements in database package, all of which work together to make the database package function. Each element has a specific role to play. Some of them:- 1. Field Name: A field name is the identifier of a field as it contains the data that is to be stored in that field. It may consist of letters, numbers and special characters. " It is the name of the column of a table." 2. Field Type: Field type or Data type signifies the type of data which will be entered in a particular field. 3. Properties: Field properties signify the behavior of the field. It helps in keeping the consistency of the data entered by the user. 4. Queries: Queries are the format of requirement of information that can be received on the basis of records stored in a table. 5. Forms: Forms are the layout for the entry of data. They are used as format to let the operatior feed/input data for creating records in a table. 6. Report: Repo