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=== Tips === | === Tips === | ||
* Choose a unique, descriptive table name (e.g., <code>Books</code>, not <code>Data</code>). Avoid using a field name as the table name to prevent query issues. | * Choose a unique, descriptive table name (e.g., <code>Books</code>, not <code>Data</code>). Avoid using a field name as the table name to prevent query issues. | ||
* If your template adds data to an existing table (declared elsewhere), use < | * If your template adds data to an existing table (declared elsewhere), use <pre>{{#cargo_attach:_table=ExistingTable}}</pre> instead of <code>#cargo_declare</code>. This is useful when multiple templates feed one table. | ||
* Changes to the declaration require recreating the table via <code>Special:CargoTables</code> (admin access may be needed). | * Changes to the declaration require recreating the table via <code>Special:CargoTables</code> (admin access may be needed). | ||
* Keep fields minimal—only include what you’ll query later—to save space and improve performance. | * Keep fields minimal—only include what you’ll query later—to save space and improve performance. | ||