A sequence refers to a database object that is capable of generating unique and sequential integer values.
Syntax:
Create sequence<seq_name> [increment by num][start with num]
[maxvaluenum] [minvaluenum][cycle/no cycle][cache/no cache]
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* Sequence is a set of integers 1, 2, 3 … that are generated and supported by some database systems to produce unique values on demand.
* A sequence is a user defined schema bound object that generates a sequence of numeric values.
* Sequences are frequently used in many databases because many applications require each row in a table to contain a unique value and sequences provides an easy way to generate them.
* The sequence of numeric values is generated in an ascending or descending order at defined intervals and can be configured to restart when max_value exceeds.
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Sequence:
* It is database object that generate/produce integer values in sequential order.
* It automatically generates primary key and unique key values.
* It may be ascending or descending order
* It can be used for multiple tables.
* Sequence numbers are stored and generated independently of tables