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PHP MySQL - "type" ENUM, what is it for?


sigmahokies

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How about the MySQL manual?

 

The ENUM type can be used to define a fixed set of possible values. For example, a “gender” column might be declared as ENUM('male', 'female', 'other').

 

But be aware that the ENUM type is very inflexible and rather confusing. You cannot easily add new values, you cannot add meta data, and MySQL accepts incorrect values which are then replaced with empty strings (unless you're using strict mode). Often times, it makes more sense to use a foreign key pointing to a separate table instead of an ENUM.

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