How should the table be configured to store images in a database efficiently, considering image size and quality?

To store images in a database efficiently, it is recommended to store the image data in a separate table from the main data table. This allows for better organization and retrieval of image data. Additionally, it is important to optimize the image size and quality before storing them in the database to reduce storage space and improve loading times.

CREATE TABLE images (
    id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
    image_name VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
    image_data LONGBLOB NOT NULL,
    image_size INT NOT NULL,
    image_type VARCHAR(50) NOT NULL
);