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v5:dictionary:metadatabases

# metaDatabases

##### Syntax

    mixed metaDataBases(){}

## Description

The function `metaDatabases()` returns a list of the databases visible to the connected user. If the driver does not support the command then it returns `false`. Visibility of a database does not assume any rights are available to the connected user.

## Usage

    /*
     * Connection to MySQL database assumed
     */
    $d = $db->metaDatabases();
    print_r($d);
    /*
     * returns Array
              (
              [0] => information_schema
              [1] => performance_schema
              [2] => piwik
              [3] => test
              [4] => world
    )
    */

v5/dictionary/metadatabases.txt · Last modified: 2016/01/12 17:06 by mnewnham

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