How do I count columns of a table

Question

For example :

tbl_ifo

id | name  | age | gender 
----------------------------
1  | John  |  15 |  Male
2  | Maria |  18 |  Female
3  | Steph |  19 |  Female         


        

Answer 1

To count the columns of your table precisely, you can get form information_schema.columns with passing your desired Database(Schema) Name and Table Name.

Reference the following Code:

SELECT count(*)
FROM information_schema.columns
WHERE table_schema = 'myDB'  
AND table_name = 'table1';