Primary Key vs Secondary Key – What You Probably Didn’t Know

Hussein Nasser breaks down the often-overlooked differences between primary and secondary keys in your database schema, showing you how each choice impacts performance, query speed, and storage efficiency with real-world examples and best practices.

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