SHOW CREATE TABLE - MySQL

Overview

SHOW CREATE TABLE displays the SQL statement used to create a specified table, including its schema, indexes, and constraints. It provides a detailed view of the table’s structure, allowing you to inspect its definition and make informed decisions.

Syntax

SHOW CREATE TABLE `table_name`

Options/Flags

None

Examples

Get the SQL statement for creating the ‘users’ table:

SHOW CREATE TABLE users;

Common Issues

Error: Access Denied

Ensure you have the necessary privileges (SHOW CREATE TABLE) on the specified table.

Error: Table Not Found

Verify that the specified table exists in the current database.

Integration

SHOW CREATE TABLE can be combined with other commands to create scripts for managing database schemas:

-- Dump table structure to a file
SHOW CREATE TABLE users > create_users_table.sql

-- Recreate a table using its definition
DROP TABLE IF EXISTS users;
SOURCE create_users_table.sql;

Related Commands

• SHOW TABLES
• DESCRIBE
• CHECK TABLE