How can I delete all tables in a database using MySQL?
To delete all tables in a MySQL database, follow these steps:
- First, log in to the MySQL database server using the appropriate database user.
- To select the database for deleting a table, you can use the following command to switch to the corresponding database:
USE your_database_name;
- List all tables using the following command:
SHOW TABLES;
- Based on the displayed results, use the following command to remove each table:
DROP TABLE table_name1, table_name2, ...;
Replace table_name1, table_name2, … with specific table names, separated by commas.
- Repeat step 4 until all tables are deleted.
- Once deletion is completed, you can verify if all tables have been successfully deleted using the following command.
SHOW TABLES;
If no tables are displayed anymore, it means all tables have been successfully deleted.
Please note that the deletion of a table is irreversible and cannot be recovered. Before executing the deletion operation, please ensure the accuracy of the operation and backup important data.