The SQL DROP DATABASE
statement is used to delete a database and all of its associated objects (tables, views, procedures, etc.) permanently from the database management system (DBMS).
Here's the basic syntax:
DROP DATABASE database_name;
For example, to drop a database named "mydatabase", you would execute:
DROP DATABASE mydatabase;
However, be extremely cautious when using DROP DATABASE
as it permanently deletes all data and schema within the specified database. Ensure that you have a backup of the data if needed, and double-check that you are targeting the correct database before executing the command.
Additionally, note that permissions to execute DROP DATABASE
are usually restricted to database administrators or users with appropriate privileges.