DDL File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .ddl
Full Form Data Definition Language File
Primary Use Defining database schemas
Content Type Text
Associated Programs SQL Database Management Systems (DBMS)
MIME Type text/plain
Encoding ASCII or UTF-8
Standardization Based on SQL standards
Primary Elements CREATE, ALTER, DROP statements
Accessibility Text-editors or DBMS tools
Common Commands CREATE TABLE, DROP TABLE, ALTER TABLE
Usage Database design and modification
Compatibility Cross-platform (depending on specific DBMS support)
File Origin Created by developers, database administrators
Advantages Structured; easy to understand and maintain
Limitations DBMS-specific syntax variations
Text-Based Yes
Version Control Friendly Yes
Security Depends on DBMS and environment setup
Other File Relationships Associated with .sql, .db, .mdb files