### 25.5.5 View Metadata

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 To obtain metadata about views:

* Query the [`VIEWS`](information-schema-views-table.html) table of the `INFORMATION_SCHEMA` database. See [Section 26.3.48, “The INFORMATION\_SCHEMA VIEWS Table”](information-schema-views-table.html).

* Use the [`SHOW CREATE VIEW`](show-create-view.html) statement. See [Section 13.7.7.13, “SHOW CREATE VIEW Statement”](show-create-view.html).

