createdb
The "createdb" command line tool is used to create a new database in various database management systems (DBMS). It is commonly found in relational database systems like PostgreSQL.
When executed, the "createdb" command prompts for the desired name of the new database and creates it with default settings. If no name is specified, it may either create a database with a default name or display an error message, depending on the system.
The tool usually provides additional options to customize the new database, such as specifying the owner, template database, or locale settings. These options can be used to create databases with different configurations to suit specific needs.
In summary, the "createdb" command line tool simplifies the process of creating a new database by providing a straightforward interface to set up a database quickly and easily in a DBMS environment.
List of commands for createdb:
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createdb:tldr:3dcee createdb: Create a database from a template.$ createdb --template=${template_name} ${database_name}try on your machineexplain this command
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createdb:tldr:af79a createdb: Create a database owned by a specific user with a description.$ createdb --owner=${username} ${database_name} '${description}'try on your machineexplain this command
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createdb:tldr:bcd21 createdb: Create a database owned by the current user.$ createdb ${database_name}try on your machineexplain this command
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sql:warp:f6d09 Create a copy of a PostgreSQL database$ createdb -O ${owner_name} -T ${original_db} ${new_db}try on your machineexplain this command