TRUNCATE

Remove all data from a table.

Remove all data from a table.

Synopsis 

TRUNCATE keyspace_name.table_name
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A semicolon that terminates CQL statements is not included in the synopsis.

Description 

A TRUNCATE statement results in the immediate, irreversible removal of all data in the named table.

Truncating a table triggers an automatic snapshot, which backs up the data only, not the schema.

Examples 

TRUNCATE user_activity;