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The ability to edit a database field or fields within a database table using phpMyAdmin offers flexibility and adaptability, allowing you to enhance your database schema due to changing requirements and circumstances.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to edit fields in database tables, using phpMyAdmin. The software can be accessed using the cPanel dashboard, which is available to users on one of Hosted.com’s hosting plans.
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Steps To Edit A Database Field In A DB Table
This tutorial assumes you’ve already logged in to phpMyAdmin:
1. Now let’s learn how to Edit Fields in Database Tables. Select the Database containing the Table you wish to edit. In this example, we select the “phpmyadmin” Database.
2. Let’s edit the “city” Field.
3. Click the “Change” icon, next to the Field.
4. Make the changes you want, then click “Save”.
That’s it! You have successfully changed the name of the “city” Field.
You’ve reached the end of this tutorial; now you know how to edit fields in tables within a database using phpMyAdmin.
Additional Information:
Benefits Of Updating Database Fields
Editing fields in a database table using phpMyAdmin may be necessary for several reasons:
Data Model Modifications
As an application’s requirements evolve, the database schema may also need to be modified. This could entail changing, deleting, or adding fields to reflect the information better. It ensures the data is accurate and consistent.
Data Integrity
Ensuring an organization’s data integrity involves checking that the data is accurate, complete, consistent, and valid. For instance, you may need to impose more stringent validation requirements or modify the data type of a field to support various kinds of data.
Performance Optimization
Whether you change field types, indexes, or restrictions, fine-tuning the schema is often necessary to refine database performance. These adjustments may lessen storage overload and enhance query performance.
Applications Updates
When updating an application, you may need to change the database schema to incorporate new features, make minor improvements or adjust the data structure.
Data Migration
If you’re transferring or merging data between systems, you might need to modify the database schema to conform to new specifications or data formats.
Fixing Errors
Occasionally, mistakes or discrepancies in the database structure may be found that should be fixed. Correcting or eliminating an error can entail changing data types, renaming fields, or resolving constraints.
Business Requirements
To accommodate new data capture or reporting requirements, the database schema may have to be modified due to changes in business logic or regulatory requirements.
