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MySQL Drop Table


MySQL DROP TABLE Statement


The DROP TABLE statement in MySQL is used to permanently delete a table from a database, along with all its data, indexes, and structure. This action CANNOT be undone, so use it with caution.


Syntax:


DROP TABLE table_name;


  • table_name is the name of the table you want to delete.
Example: Deleting a Table
DROP TABLE students;
  • This command removes the students table and all its data from the database.

Drop Multiple Tables at Once


You can delete multiple tables in one command:




Example: Deleting multiple Table
DROP TABLE students, courses, teachers;

Alternative: Use TRUNCATE Instead of DROP


If you want to delete all rows but keep the table structure, use:

Example
TRUNCATE TABLE students;
  • This removes all data but keeps the table structure intact.