LOOK UP WHEN NEEDED
Soft delete
Marks records deleted without immediately removing them physically.
An everyday example
Move records out of active use without destroying them yet.
See how these concepts connect
- Write an order rowRecord & fields
- Store in ledgerDatabase
- Keep another copyBackup
- Restore and checkRestore
The ledger illustrates structure; databases also enforce constraints and queries. A backup is an extra copy whose restorability must be tested.
Where this term is useful
These are related contexts, not prerequisites.
Back in the project
When it comes up: When saving, querying, sharing, and backing up data.
What to do next: Define data, access, and recovery; test creation, reopening, and retrieval.
Open the related method and stepsWhat can this analogy leave out?
Visible data is not proof of persistence; test restoration and preserve data during migrations.
Everyday examples explain roles and relationships; actual behavior follows the tool, language, or platform.