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Summary

  • add a new interview prep document for databases: DB_INTERVIEW_GUIDE_ALTER_TABLE.md
  • cover core DB fundamentals (keys, indexes, normalization, transactions, joins)
  • provide an expanded practical section on ALTER TABLE:
    • common operations and syntax examples
    • lock/transaction/rewrite implications
    • PostgreSQL and MySQL operational nuances
    • zero-downtime migration patterns
    • interview-ready answer templates and self-check questions

Testing

  • documentation-only change; no runtime tests required
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Co-authored-by: WsWiss <WsWiss@users.noreply.github.com>
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