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    Triggers In Dbms Like After Update, Before

    Update.

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    Md.Kammar Ahmed
    Introduction to Triggers in DBMS

    Triggers in a DBMS are special stored


    procedures that are automatically executed in
    response to certain events on a particular table.

    They can be set to fire before or after an


    INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE operation.

    Triggers are useful for enforcing business rules,


    maintaining data integrity, and automating
    tasks.
    Types of Triggers

    BEFORE Triggers: These triggers fire before


    the triggering event (INSERT, UPDATE,
    DELETE) occurs.

    AFTER Triggers: These triggers fire after the


    triggering event has taken place.

    INSTEAD OF Triggers: These triggers are


    executed instead of the triggering event,
    allowing you to override or modify the
    operation.
    Benefits of Using Triggers

    Data Integrity: Triggers help ensure that data remains consistent and accurate in the database.

    Business Rules Enforcement: They can enforce complex business rules without relying on
    application logic.

    Automation: Triggers can automate tasks like sending notifications, updating related records,
    or logging changes.
    Creating Triggers

    Triggers are created using SQL commands such


    as CREATE TRIGGER.

    You specify the triggering event (INSERT,


    UPDATE, DELETE), the timing (BEFORE or
    AFTER), and the action to be taken.

    Triggers are associated with a specific table and


    are stored in the database.
    Trigger Syntax Example

    CREATE TRIGGER trg_after_update

    AFTER UPDATE ON employees

    FOR EACH ROW


    Best Practices for Triggers

    Keep Triggers Simple: Avoid complex logic in


    triggers to maintain performance.

    Document Triggers: Clearly document the


    purpose and functionality of each trigger.

    Test Triggers: Thoroughly test triggers to ensure


    they behave as expected and do not introduce
    unintended consequences.
    Common Use Cases for Triggers

    Auditing Changes: Triggers can be used to log


    changes to data for auditing purposes.

    Enforcing Constraints: Triggers can enforce


    complex constraints that cannot be defined
    using standard database constraints.

    Data Replication: Triggers can be used to


    replicate data across multiple tables or
    databases.
    Conclusion

    Triggers in DBMS are powerful tools for


    automating tasks, enforcing business rules, and
    maintaining data integrity.

    Understanding the types of triggers, their


    syntax, and best practices is essential for
    utilizing them effectively.

    By incorporating triggers into your database


    design, you can improve efficiency and ensure
    the reliability of your data.

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