Columns and Data Types: Databases for Developers #2

Tables may be the foundation of your database. But you need something to hold them up: Columns! Choosing a data type for a column is one of the most important decisions you can make for In this episode Chris gives a run down of common data types and what you use them for. For further details on these, check the Oracle Database Data Types documentation: http://docs.oracle.com/database/122/SQLRF/Data-Types.htm#SQLRF0021 Take the Databases for Developers FREE SQL course at https://devgym.oracle.com/devgym/database-for-developers.html Subscribe for more videos on database, SQL and magic: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMagicofSQL For daily SQL tips follow SQLDaily on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sqldaily ============================ The Magic of SQL with Chris Saxon Copyright © 2018 Oracle and/or its affiliates. Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Other names may be registered trademarks of their respective owners. Oracle disclaims any warranties or representations as to the accuracy or completeness of this recording, demonstration, and/or written materials (the “Materials”). The Materials are provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including without limitation warranties or merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.