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- Functions and triggers
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- Descriptor
- Mechanisms in databases for automating tasks. Functions are reusable SQL routines that perform calculations or return a value, often used to encapsulate complex logic. Triggers are special types of stored procedures that automatically execute in response to specific events (e.g., insert, update, delete) on a table, ensuring data integrity or enforcing business rules.
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