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Learn how to rename column names in Oracle databases efficiently using SQL commands. Discover the steps and syntax required for this operation within Oracle SQL.
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Renaming a column in an Oracle database involves using the RENAME COLUMN statement. This SQL command allows you to change the name of a column in an existing table. Here’s how you can do it step-by-step:

Steps to Rename a Column in Oracle

Connect to Oracle Database: Use a database client such as SQL*Plus or SQL Developer to connect to your Oracle database.

Identify the Table and Column: Determine the name of the table containing the column you want to rename, as well as the current name of the column.

Execute the RENAME COLUMN Command:

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Replace table_name with the name of the table containing the column.

Replace old_column_name with the current name of the column you wish to rename.

Replace new_column_name with the new name you want to assign to the column.

Example: Suppose you have a table named employees with a column emp_firstname, and you want to rename it to first_name:

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Verify the Change: After executing the ALTER TABLE statement, verify that the column name has been successfully changed by querying the table metadata.

Important Considerations

Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions (e.g., ALTER privilege on the table) to rename columns in the specified table.

Impact on Applications: Renaming a column can impact applications or queries that rely on the old column name. Update any affected code accordingly.

Data Integrity: Renaming a column does not affect the data stored in the column; it only changes the column's metadata (name).

By following these steps, you can efficiently rename column names in your Oracle database using SQL commands. This process helps in maintaining database structure and aligning column names with evolving business requirements.