mysql create view only if it doesn't already exist

Question

How do I create a view only if it doesn't exist. If it does exist, I want to drop the view and redefine it. I also want no warnings or errors.

Answer 1

You're going to kick yourself:

CREATE OR REPLACE VIEW ...

Details here. ;-)

Answer 2

CREATE OR REPLACE VIEW <view name>
AS
<your select expression goes here>