The RENAME statement changes the name of an existing database object, such as a table. This is useful for re-structuring or updating table names to be more descriptive or consistent.

Example: Renaming a Table

ALTER TABLE FreedomFighters RENAME TO IndependenceHeroes;

Do's and Don'ts

Do's

• Use descriptive and meaningful names when renaming tables.
• Update any references to the renamed table in your application code or scripts.
• Test the impact of the rename operation on dependent queries and applications.

Don'ts

• Don't rename tables frequently, as it may cause confusion and require extensive updates to dependencies.
• Don't use names that are too similar to existing table names, to avoid ambiguity.
• Don't forget to document the change and inform your team if the renamed table is widely used.