| Goal | This query identifies a logical contradiction between data validation rules and default value definitions. It flags CHECK constraints involving two columns where both columns share the same DEFAULT value, yet the constraint enforces a strict inequality (e.g., col1 < col2) or non-equality (col1 <> col2). This configuration is logically flawed because attempting to insert a row using the default values for both columns will result in an immediate constraint violation (as X < X evaluates to false). This renders the default values mutually exclusive and unusable in practice. |
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| Notes | The query considers both default values that are associated directly with a column as well as default values that are associated through a domain. |
| Type | Problem detection (Each row in the result could represent a flaw in the design) |
| Reliability | Medium (Medium number of false-positive results) |
| License | MIT (opens in new tab) |
| Fixing Suggestion | Probably the CHECK constraint has to be changed. |
| Data Source | INFORMATION_SCHEMA+system catalog |
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Collections
This query belongs to the following collections:
Find problems automatically
Queries, that results point to problems in the database. Each query in the collection produces an initial assessment. However, a human reviewer has the final say as to whether there is a problem or not .
| Name | Description |
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| Find problems automatically | Queries, that results point to problems in the database. Each query in the collection produces an initial assessment. However, a human reviewer has the final say as to whether there is a problem or not . |
Categories
This query is classified under the following categories:
CHECK constraints
Queries of this category provide information about CHECK constraints.
Default value
Queries of this catergory provide information about the use of default values.
| Name | Description |
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| CHECK constraints | Queries of this category provide information about CHECK constraints. |
| Default value | Queries of this catergory provide information about the use of default values. |