Rule Definition
Foreign keys contribute to the database's consistency.
The use of Foreign Keys between Tables must be apply to manage referential integrity only
A foreign key is an integral part of a relational database design. It establishes relationships between tables, and it makes possible the procedures that cross-reference data stored in separate tables in the database. It enforces data integrity rules and prohibits modifications that might compromise data integrity.
The foreign key is as important to the database design as the primary key, and together they control updates to the data
Remediation
Add the Foreign Key if necessary. Aka if it is used to enforce data integrity.
Related Technologies
Technical Criterion
Efficiency - SQL and Data Handling Performance
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