MySQL Views: Create, Alter, Drop, and Use Cases
Introduction MySQL is a very popular database widely used for managing data. It is an open-source platform introduced by MySQL AB and currently managed by Oracle Corporation. This platform is known for its performance, ease of use, and represents data in a structured format, which is easily readable by providing data in a tabular format represented with rows and columns. MySQL views are one of the most powerful tools available to database administrators and developers. A view in MySQL acts like a virtual table that is derived from one or more tables. It simplifies queries and enhances security. In this article, we will discuss views in MySQL in detail – covering what they are, how to create , alter , and drop them, along with working examples showing cases where views are highly used. Key Characteristics and uses of SQL views Given below is the list of main characteristics and use cases of SQL views. 1. Simplification of Queries: MySQL views simplify com...