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appropriate validation rules

To make sure that any future addition to the database is valid, I have created several validation rules for some of the fields. Validation rules help the database function correctly and efficiently throughout its existence. Below are the validation rules I plan to have in the database.

rules for the CD entity:
Name of field Does it require a validation rule? What is the rule?
CD Number Yes >L<LLL000000;;_
CD_Title No -
Artist No -
rules for the Order entity:
Name of field Does it require a validation rule? What is the rule?
Order Number Yes >LL<L000000;;_
CD Number Yes >L<LLL000000;;_
Order Date No 00/00/0000
NewCust_Title Yes Look-up Wizard
First Name No -
Last Name No -
Address Line 1 No -
Town No -
County No -
Post Code Yes >LL0\ 0LL;0;_
Card Type Yes Look-up Wizard
Card Number Yes 9999999999999;;_
Expiry Date No 00/00/0000

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