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Which PHP function is used to delete an existing database?

PHP uses a mysql_query function to delete a MySQL database. This function takes two parameters and returns TRUE on success or FALSE on failure. Its syntax is as follows −

Syntax

bool mysql_query( sql, connection );

Followings are the parameters used in this function −

Sr. No.
Parameter & Description
1
Required
SQL query to delete a MySQL database
2
Optional
if not specified, then the last opened connection by mysql_connect will be used.