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In the context of [[SQL]], '''data definition''' or '''data description language''' ('''DDL''') is a syntax for creating and modifying database objects such as tables, indexesindices, and users. DDL statements are similar to a computer [[programming language]] for defining [[data structure]]s, especially [[database schema]]s. Common examples of DDL statements include <code>CREATE</code>, <code>ALTER</code>, and <code>DROP</code>.

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