db

ReQL command: db

Command syntax

r.db(dbName) → db

Description

Reference a database.

The db command is optional. If it is not present in a query, the query will run against the default database for the connection, specified in the db argument to connect.

Example: Explicitly specify a database for a query.

r.db("heroes").table("marvel").run(conn);

Related commands

• table
• dbList

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