db

ReQL command: db

Command syntax

r.db(db_name) → db

Description

Reference a database.

The db command is optional. If it is not present in a query, the query will run against the database specified in the db argument given to run if one was specified. Otherwise, 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
• db_list

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