How can I import a database with MySQL from terminal?

Question

How can I import a database with mysql from terminal?

I cannot find the exact syntax.

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. First create a database or use an existing database. In my case, I am using an existing database

2. Load the database by giving = ClassicModels in my case and using the operator < give the path to the database = sakila-data.sql

3. By running show tables, I get the list of tables as you can see.

Note : In my case I got an error 1062, because I am trying to load the same thing again.