How to create a database from shell command?

Question

I\'m looking for something like createdb in PostgreSQL or any other solution that would allow me to create database with a help of a shell command. Any hints?

Answer 1

The ist and 2nd answer are good but if anybody is looking for having a script or If you want dynamic i.e (db/username/password in variable) then here:

#!/bin/bash



DB="mydb"
USER="user1"
PASS="pass_bla"

mysql -uroot -prootpassword -e "CREATE DATABASE $DB CHARACTER SET utf8 COLLATE utf8_general_ci";
mysql -uroot -prootpassword -e "CREATE USER $USER@'127.0.0.1' IDENTIFIED BY '$PASS'";
mysql -uroot -prootpassword -e "GRANT SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE ON $DB.* TO '$USER'@'127.0.0.1'";