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Does anyone know how to change names in an SQL view (i.e., a sort of a subset of a database. We may create it by saving a query and then doing a query on this saved query )?
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To change the name of a column in an SQL view, you can use the AS
keyword followed by the new column name after the original column name in the SELECT statement. For example, SELECT column_name AS new_column_name FROM table_name;
Yes, you can change the name of a table in an SQL view by using the RENAME
command. For example, RENAME TABLE old_table_name TO new_table_name;
No, it is not possible to change the name of an SQL view itself. Views are virtual tables that are defined by a query, and their names cannot be altered after creation. You would need to drop the existing view and create a new one with the desired name.
Yes, changing the name of a column in a view does not affect the underlying table, as views are just virtual representations of the data from the table. You can change the column name in the view without altering the original table.
Yes, changing the name of a column in an SQL view can potentially affect existing queries or reports that rely on that specific column name. It is important to update any affected queries or reports after making changes to the view to ensure they continue to function correctly.