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# [Primary, Candidate and Alternate key](https://blog.aashish-panthi.com.np/what-are-primary-candidate-and-alternate-key?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Keys in DBMS are quite confusing things. So, let’s break it down into simple. If you don’t like reading the things out then check this video, I got you covered. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V793yFQpTFM So, what is a key ? A key is nothing but an a...

Jul 1, 2021 · 4 min read · blog.aashish-panthi.com.np  
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