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title: "DDL (Data Definition Language) — Database Glossary | Xata"
description: "SQL statements that define or modify database structure: CREATE, ALTER, DROP, TRUNCATE, COMMENT, RENAME. DDL changes are typically auto-committed and ma..."
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# DDL (Data Definition Language)

Core Database

SQL statements that define or modify database structure: CREATE, ALTER, DROP, TRUNCATE, COMMENT, RENAME. DDL changes are typically auto-committed and may acquire exclusive locks.

Related terms

DML

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