SQL CREATE DATABASE Statement

The CREATE DATABASE statement in SQL is used to create a new, empty database. This is the first step in setting up a place to store your data.

CREATE DATABASE: Definition and Usage

Before you can start creating tables and adding data, you need a database to hold everything. CREATE DATABASE is the command to create this empty container. You'll need appropriate database administrator privileges to use this command. Once you've created a database, you can then proceed to create tables and populate them with your information.

Syntax

CREATE DATABASE database_name;
      

Example

Creating a Database

This example creates a database named "testDB". Make sure you have the necessary administrative privileges.

CREATE DATABASE testDB;