MySQL + SQL · Lesson 121
Important MySQL Practical Commands
Everyday Commands
A handy list of MySQL commands you will use almost every day.
Common Commands
SHOW DATABASES;
USE school;
SHOW TABLES;
DESC students;
SELECT * FROM students LIMIT 10;
SELECT COUNT(*) FROM students;
SHOW CREATE TABLE students;
SHOW INDEX FROM students;
Summary
- Explore: SHOW DATABASES/TABLES, DESC, SHOW CREATE TABLE.
- Inspect: SELECT with LIMIT, COUNT(*), SHOW INDEX.
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