Deleting a MySQL Database: Step-by-Step Guide for Command Line and MySQL Workbench

• To delete a MySQL database, you can use either the command line (using the MySQL command-line client) or MySQL Workbench. Below are the steps for both methods:

Using Command Line:

• Open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (macOS/Linux).

• Log in to MySQL using the following command (replace `[username]` with your MySQL username and `[password]` with your password when prompted):

    mysql -u [username] -p

• After logging in, you will see the MySQL prompt, which looks like `mysql>`.

• To delete a specific database, use the following command:

    DROP DATABASE [database_name];

• Replace `[database_name]` with the name of the database you want to delete.

Using MySQL Workbench:

• Open MySQL Workbench and connect to your MySQL server.

• Once connected, you will see the list of databases in the "SCHEMAS" section on the left-hand side.

• Right-click on the database you want to delete and select "Drop Schema..." from the context menu.

• A confirmation dialog will appear. Click "OK" to confirm the deletion.

Important Note:

• Be extremely cautious when using the `DROP DATABASE` command, as it permanently deletes the database and all its data. There is no way to recover the data once the database is dropped. Make sure to have a backup of your data before performing this action. Double-check that you are working on the correct database to avoid accidental data loss.