Why do we create database views?

Why we are creating views?

Views can be used for a few reasons. Some of the main reasons are as follows: To simplify database structure to the individuals using it. As a security mechanism to DBAs for allowing users to access data without granting them permissions to directly access the underlying base tables.

What is the purpose of creating views in MySQL?

VIEWS are virtual tables that do not store any data of their own but display data stored in other tables. In other words, VIEWS are nothing but SQL Queries. A view can contain all or a few rows from a table. A MySQL view can show data from one table or many tables.

Why the views are required in DBMS?

Advantages of a view in DBMS Views can subset the data in a table. Views can join and simplify the tables in a virtual table. Views do not require additional storage. Views can hide the complexity of the database and the data the user must hide that.