Drop a database (Java)
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Terminating a database permanently deletes all of its data, including automatic backups. You cannot undo this action. |
Deletes a database and erases all data stored in it.
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You need an application token with permission to create and configure databases, such as the Organization Administrator role. For more information, see Get endpoint and token. |
Result
Deletes the specified database and erases all data stored in the database.
Returns a Boolean indicating whether the database was successfully deleted.
Parameters
Use the dropDatabase method, which belongs to the com.datastax.astra.client.admin.AstraDBAdmin class.
Method signature
boolean dropDatabase(UUID databaseId);boolean dropDatabase(String databaseName);| Name | Type | Summary |
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The ID of the database to delete. |
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The name of the database to delete. |
Examples
The following examples demonstrate how to drop a database.
import com.datastax.astra.client.DataAPIClient;
import com.datastax.astra.client.admin.AstraDBAdmin;
import java.util.UUID;
public class Example {
public static void main(String[] args) {
DataAPIClient client = new DataAPIClient("APPLICATION_TOKEN");
AstraDBAdmin admin = client.getAdmin();
admin.dropDatabase(UUID.fromString("DATABASE_ID"));
}
}Client reference
For more information, see the client reference.
