View (database)

A view in a database is like having a toy box full of toys, but instead of taking all the toys out to play with them, you can just peek into the box and see only the toys you want to play with right then.

In the same way, a view in a database is like a window into the database that shows you only the parts of it you want to see. It's a way of setting up a filter for the information in the database, so that you don't have to look at everything all at once.

For example, if you have a database with information on all the toys in your toy box, you could make a view that only shows you the cars in your collection. Then, when you look through that window, you'd only see the cars, and not all the other toys you aren't interested in at the moment.

Views can be really helpful for organizing and simplifying complex databases, making it easier for people to find the information they need without getting overwhelmed by too many details.