How to Drop a View
Delete a View when you do not need it anymore.
Basic Syntax
DROP VIEW view_name;Example
DROP VIEW active_students;Safe Drop (No Error if Not Exists)
DROP VIEW IF EXISTS active_students;Important Note
Dropping a View does NOT delete the actual data. It only removes the saved query.
The original tables remain unchanged!
Summary
DROP VIEW = Delete saved query Data stays safe Use IF EXISTS to avoid errors