Truncate Table Oracle: Fast Data Deletion Guide
There are several ways to quickly delete table data in Oracle.
- Execute the TRUNCATE TABLE command:
TRUNCATE TABLE table_name;
This command will quickly delete all data in the table without triggering any triggers or logging the operation. Therefore, this method is the fastest way to delete data.
- Delete data from the table by using the DELETE command.
This command will delete data from the table row by row and will log the deletions, which may be slower than the TRUNCATE TABLE command.
- Execute the DROP TABLE command:
DROP TABLE table_name;
This command will delete the entire table, including the structure and data, it is the most thorough way to delete data. However, it should be used with caution, as data cannot be recovered once deleted.
Choose the appropriate method to quickly delete table data as needed.