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The document provides an overview of SQL triggers, including their definition, types (BEFORE, AFTER, INSTEAD OF), and use cases such as enforcing business rules and automating tasks. It outlines the syntax for creating triggers, offers an example, and discusses management, real-life applications, limitations, and best practices. The presentation aims to simplify SQL automation through effective use of triggers.

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SQL Trigger Presentation

The document provides an overview of SQL triggers, including their definition, types (BEFORE, AFTER, INSTEAD OF), and use cases such as enforcing business rules and automating tasks. It outlines the syntax for creating triggers, offers an example, and discusses management, real-life applications, limitations, and best practices. The presentation aims to simplify SQL automation through effective use of triggers.

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Mastering SQL Triggers

• Presented by Alina, Masooma, and Moeez


• SQL Automation Made Easy
Table of Contents
• 1. Introduction to Triggers
• 2. Types of Triggers
• 3. Trigger Use Cases
• 4. Trigger Syntax
• 5. Insert Trigger Example
• 6. Managing Triggers
• 7. Real-Life Applications
• 8. Limitations of Triggers
• 9. Best Practices
Introduction to Triggers
• A SQL trigger is a database object that is
automatically executed or fired when certain
events occur.
Types of Triggers
• 1. BEFORE Trigger
• 2. AFTER Trigger
• 3. INSTEAD OF Trigger
Trigger Use Cases
• • Enforcing Business Rules
• • Auditing Data Changes
• • Automating Tasks
Trigger Syntax
• CREATE TRIGGER trigger_name
• BEFORE|AFTER event
• ON table_name
• FOR EACH ROW
• BEGIN
• -- SQL statements
• END;
Insert Trigger Example
• Example:
• CREATE TRIGGER before_insert_student
• BEFORE INSERT ON students
• FOR EACH ROW
• SET NEW.created_at = NOW();
Managing Triggers
• • View Triggers: SHOW TRIGGERS;
• • Drop Trigger: DROP TRIGGER trigger_name;
Real-Life Applications
• • Auto log entry
• • Inventory updates
• • Email notifications on data change
Limitations of Triggers
• • Performance Overhead
• • Complex Debugging
• • Recursive Trigger Issues
Best Practices
• • Keep it simple
• • Document triggers
• • Avoid logic duplication
Q&A
• Thank you!
• Any Questions?

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