What’s the difference between the DESCRIBE and SHOW FIELDS FROM commands?

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What&rsquo;s the difference between the DESCRIBE and SHOW FIELDS FROM commands?

Admin · Accepted Answer

Nothing &ndash; they&rsquo;re the same thing

Admin · Answer

Only DESCRIBE can take a LIKE clause

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Only SHOW FIELDS FROM can take a LIKE clause

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None of these

Q. What’s the difference between the DESCRIBE and SHOW FIELDS FROM commands?