TRUNCATEEXISTING
TRUNCATEEXISTING is a term used in data management and software deployment to denote an operation or option that clears any pre-existing data before performing a subsequent action, such as loading new content or applying updates. The goal is to reset the destination to an empty state while preserving structural definitions like schemas, constraints, and indexes.
The term is not part of standard SQL or universally defined in core programming languages. It appears
When enabled, the behavior typically removes or deletes existing records, files, or artifacts in the target
Common contexts include database seeding and migrations, where TRUNCATEEXISTING ensures a fresh dataset; cache or session
Limitations and considerations include potential data loss, the need for backups, potential downtime, and variability across