Adding a New Attribute to a Table

Adding a new field to a database table involves defining the field (data type, size, constraints), using an ALTER TABLE statement to modify the table structure (syntax varies by database system), executing the statement, and testing the changes. Important considerations include data integrity, backward compatibility, and potential database locks. By following these steps, you can successfully add a new field to a database table and maintain the integrity of your data.

The `ALTER TABLE` command is used to add a new column with a specified data type.