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MySQL DATABASE() Function

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Core idea

What is the main idea behind MySQL DATABASE() Function?

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1Quick choice

Which statement best captures the main point of this lesson?

2Fill blank

Complete the missing token from the example code.

___ DATABASE();
3Order

Put the learning moves in the order that makes the concept easiest to apply.

The DATABASE() function returns the name of the current database.
Definition and Usage
MySQL DATABASE() Function

Example

SELECT DATABASE();

Definition and Usage

The DATABASE() function returns the name of the current database.

If there is no current database, this function returns NULL or "".

Syntax

DATABASE()

Technical Details

Works in:From MySQL 4.0

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