SQL DROP TABLE Tutorial

Example Table

We will create a table named employees to demonstrate the SQL DROP TABLE command:

    CREATE TABLE employees (
        employee_id INT PRIMARY KEY,
        employee_name VARCHAR(100),
        hire_date DATE,
        salary DECIMAL(10, 2)
    );
    

Creating the Table

To create the table, use the following SQL command:

    CREATE TABLE employees (
        employee_id INT PRIMARY KEY,
        employee_name VARCHAR(100),
        hire_date DATE,
        salary DECIMAL(10, 2)
    );
    

Result:

Command	CREATE TABLE employees (employee_id INT PRIMARY KEY, employee_name VARCHAR(100), hire_date DATE, salary DECIMAL(10, 2));
Result	A table named employees is created.

Dropping the Table

To drop the table, use the following SQL command:

    DROP TABLE employees;
    

Result:

Command	DROP TABLE employees;
Result	The table named employees is dropped.

Important Considerations

Before dropping a table, ensure that:

• You have the necessary permissions to drop the table.
• All important data is backed up, as this operation is irreversible.