What are the different methods for deleting data in PostgreSQL?
In PostgreSQL, data can be deleted using the following methods:
- Delete data using the DELETE statement: The DELETE statement can be used to remove data from a table. The syntax is as follows:
- Remove data from the table where the specified condition is met.
- table_name is the name of the table from which data needs to be deleted, and condition is the criteria for deleting the data, which can be specified as needed.
- To delete data using the TRUNCATE statement: The TRUNCATE statement can be used to delete all data in a table while keeping the table structure intact. The syntax is as follows:
- Clear all data from table_name.
- “Where table_name is the name of the table from which data needs to be deleted.”
- Drop a table using the DROP TABLE statement: The DROP TABLE statement can be used to delete an entire table, including both the data and structure of the table. The syntax is as follows:
- Delete the table named table_name.
- “Among them, table_name is the name of the table to be deleted.”
Caution: Deleting data is a risky operation, please use it cautiously and always back up important data.