Explanatory Question
What are alternate keys, and why are they important?
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Alternate keys enforce uniqueness using one or more columns. They:
Improve search performance
Enable upsert operations
Simplify integrations
Prevent duplicate records
They must be designed carefully to avoid breaking existing logic.
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