How can I describe all tables in the database through one statement?

Question

Is there any statement that can describe all tables in a database?

Something like this:

describe * from myDB;

Answer 1

By default, Mysql not describe all tables in the database. The main reason Database main intention Just decentralize power and take care of metadata, but not index the data.

Connect to the database: mysql [-u username] [-h hostname] database-name

To list all databases, in the MySQL prompt type: show databases

Then choose the right database: use MyDB;

List all tables in the database: show tables;

Describe a table: desc table-name or describe table-name