How do I restore a specific table from a backup

Restoring a specific table from a MySQL backup can save you time and effort compared to restoring the entire database. This process typically involves using the `mysql` command-line tool along with the backup file that contains the desired table. Below is an example demonstrating how to achieve this.

mysql -u username -p database_name < backup.sql

This command will restore the entire database from the backup. To restore only a specific table, you will need to extract that table from the backup file first if it is in a single dump file. Alternatively, you can execute the following commands:

-- Create a new table from the backup CREATE TABLE new_table AS SELECT * FROM original_table WHERE condition;

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