Firebird – unique index vs. unique constraint
14 Apr 2008
Firebird
From time to time I got a question about the difference between unique key and unique constraint. Both elements enforcing uniqueness across values in column(s). But the unique index cannot be used in referential integrity constraints. The unique index can be considered as a “tool” for unique constraint.
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