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Command syntax

r.db(dbName) → db

Description

Reference a database.

The db command is optional. If it is not present in a query, the query will run against the default database for the connection, specified in the db argument to connect.

Example: Explicitly specify a database for a query.

r.db('heroes').table('marvel').run(conn, callback)

Related commands

  • table
  • dbList

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