what is difference between update and modify

Answer Posted / kumar

INSERT - adds a new record to the table. If the row (key) exists, issues an error.
UPDATE - updates an existing record to the table. If the row (key) does not exist, issues an error.
MODIFY - If the key exists, modifies the record. If the key does not exist, adds the record to the table.

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