[SOLVED] Adding fields to active tables in MySQL

[chinclub]

I have a working PHP script using MySQL tables.  I want to expand on an existing table.  Is there any reason why I can't create a new field at the bottom of a table that is in use?  Since each field is being called by its name it would seem that creating a new field with a unique name wouldn't cause any problems, however, I wanted to be sure before I mess with a live site.  I'm still very new to PHP and MySQL so I tend to second guess myself a lot.

 

Thanks.

[sanfly]

I alter my tables all the time, but would recommend backing up your database before you mess with stuff like that, just in case

[chinclub]

Thanks