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Rodrigo Muñoz
Courses Plus Student 20,171 PointsHow can I get a list of the tables in a database?
I have a database that I don't know which tables are there. Is there a way I can get a list of the tables running a query?
2 Answers
Steven Parker
229,670 PointsThe method varies with the type of database. For SQLite you can enter ".tables" at the command prompt.
mike gilbert
4,935 Pointsshow tables;
Codi Hasbrouck
41 PointsIs this the same as asking ' SELECT * FROM "all" ' ?
Rodrigo Muñoz
Courses Plus Student 20,171 PointsRodrigo Muñoz
Courses Plus Student 20,171 PointsHow can I do that in Big query?
Steven Parker
229,670 PointsSteven Parker
229,670 PointsIs that a database type? I'm not familiar with it — try consulting the documentation.
Rodrigo Muñoz
Courses Plus Student 20,171 PointsRodrigo Muñoz
Courses Plus Student 20,171 PointsOk, Thank you