how to delete database in rails
To delete a database in Ruby on Rails, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Access the Rails Console
Open your terminal and navigate to the root directory of your Rails application. Then, run the following command to access the Rails console:
rails console
Step 2: Delete the Database
Once you are in the Rails console, you can delete the database using the following command:
ActiveRecord::Base.connection.drop_database('<database_name>')
Replace <database_name>
with the name of the database you want to delete.
Step 3: Confirm the Deletion
After executing the command, you will be prompted to confirm the deletion. Type y
or yes
to confirm and proceed with the deletion.
Step 4: Exit the Rails Console
To exit the Rails console, type exit
or press Ctrl + D
.
That's it! The database should now be deleted.
Please note that deleting a database is a permanent action and cannot be undone. Make sure to backup any important data before proceeding.