delete stream Statement
The delete stream
statement removes a stream from the system.
Syntax
delete stream <stream_name>
Description
This statement permanently removes a named stream and terminates all associated flows. The operation can't be undone, so consider the impact on dependent components before execution.
Parameters
stream_name
: Name of the stream to delete (must be a valid identifier)
Examples
Basic Stream Deletion
delete stream old_sensor_data
delete stream temp_stream
delete stream backup_events
Cleanup Operations
delete stream test_stream
delete stream temporary_data
delete stream expired_events
Behavior
- Removes stream and associated metadata
- Terminates flows reading from the stream
- Cancels all active subscriptions
- Discards any buffered data
- Cannot be reversed
Related Statements
- create stream - Create a new stream
- list - List all streams
- flush - Clear stream data without deleting