CQL DDL: DESCRIBE, DROP, and TRUNCATE TABLE statements

In this lesson, we will explore the basic syntax of CQL Data Definition Language (DDL) statements to DESCRIBE, DROP, and TRUNCATE a table in Apache Cassandra. Using a simple example, we will create a courses table and perform basic queries on it. This introductory table will feature native data types and a single-column primary key, with more complex structures introduced later as the course progresses.

The DESCRIBE TABLE command

The DESCRIBE TABLE command displays the CQL table schema, which can be utilized to recreate the table.