How to add new column to MYSQL table?

Question

I am trying to add a new column to my MYSQL table using PHP. I am unsure how to alter my table so that the new column is created. In my assessment table I have:

Answer 1

• You can add a new column at the end of your table

  ALTER TABLE assessment ADD q6 VARCHAR( 255 )

• Add column to the begining of table

  ALTER TABLE assessment ADD q6 VARCHAR( 255 ) FIRST

• Add column next to a specified column

  ALTER TABLE assessment ADD q6 VARCHAR( 255 ) after q5

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