What will be the database column type created by this migration code?

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Laravel - Database Basics and Migrations

$table->decimal('price', 8, 2);

ADecimal with 8 digits total and 2 decimal places

BFloat with 8 digits total and 2 decimal places

CInteger with 8 digits

DString with length 8

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the decimal method parameters
The first parameter is total digits, the second is decimal places.
Step 2: Interpret the column type
$table->decimal('price', 8, 2); creates a decimal column with 8 digits total and 2 after the decimal point.
Final Answer:
Decimal with 8 digits total and 2 decimal places -> Option A
Quick Check:
decimal(total, places) sets precision and scale [OK]

Quick Trick: decimal(total, decimals) defines precision and scale [OK]

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