Syntax
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| IF EXISTS clause | Do not return an error if the specified view does not exist. |
| view_name | Name of the view to be dropped. |
| CASCADE option | If this option is specified, all objects (such as materialized views or other regular views) that depend on the view, and in turn all objects that depend on those objects will be dropped. |
Example
This statement removes thesales_report view if it exists.
Related topics
CREATE VIEW
Create a non-materialized view
SHOW CREATE VIEW
Show query used to create specified view
SHOW VIEWS
List existing views in a particular schema