What is the difference between DROP and TRUNCATE?

DROP and TRUNCATE are SQL commands for deleting data, but they differ in behavior and application:

• DROP removes the entire table from the database along with its structure and data. After DROP, the table no longer exists.
• TRUNCATE deletes all data from the table, but the table's structure and definitions remain, making the table available for further use.

Differences:

• DROP is more radical and is used if the table is no longer needed.
• TRUNCATE deletes all rows faster because it does not log the deletion of each row separately.

Example:

-- Completely delete the table
DROP TABLE users;

-- Clear the table, leaving the structure
TRUNCATE TABLE users;