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Primary Key vs Foreign Key

EasySQL · PostgreSQL

Problem

What is the difference between a primary key and a foreign key?

Using the provided order table, identify the column serving as the primary key and the column serving as the foreign key. Explain how each key supports data integrity and relationships between tables.

Output

  1. One row per order, with columns order_id and customer_id
  2. Sort by order_id in ascending order

Schema

orders
ColumnTypeDescription
order_idPKINTUnique identifier for each order
customer_idINTIdentifier of the customer associated with the order, referencing customers.customer_id
Tablesorders
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