Table operations in MySQL involve creating, modifying, and managing tables within a database. Tables are the core structures where data is stored in a relational database, and performing operations on them is crucial for managing data effectively. Here’s an overview of common table operations in MySQL:

1. Creating a Table

To create a new table, use the CREATE TABLE statement. You define the table name and specify its columns, their data types, and constraints.

Syntax:

CREATE TABLE table_name (
    column1 data_type [constraints],
    column2 data_type [constraints],
    ...
);

Example:

CREATE TABLE employees (
    id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
    name VARCHAR(100) NOT NULL,
    position VARCHAR(100),
    salary DECIMAL(10, 2),
    hire_date DATE
);

This creates a table named employees with columns for id, name, position, salary, and hire_date.