can I alter a table (e.g. adding a column) when other user
is selecting some columns or updating some columns from the
same table?



can I alter a table (e.g. adding a column) when other user is selecting some columns or updating s..

Answer / s

No, Because it requires an EX lock on the DBD to make
alters to the table description.

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