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Introduction In the world of databases, it is common to encounter situations where we need to delete data. However, simply removing data can lead to permanent loss, which may not always be desirable. To address this concern, two popular approaches ha...

Jul 1, 2023 · 4 min read · writer.mrmehta.in  
Updated Mar 14, 2025  
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