Suggest an editImprove this articleRefine the answer for “Why do we need views?”. Your changes go to moderation before they’re published.Approval requiredContentWhat you’re changing🇺🇸EN🇺🇦UAPreviewTitle (EN)Short answer (EN)Views exist to **simplify working with a database** and **improve convenience and security**: they simplify complex queries (a long `SELECT` can be saved once and used like a regular table), hide unnecessary data, and improve code readability. **Key point:** views keep logic consistent - if business rules change, updating one `VIEW` is enough instead of dozens of queries; in short, they're ready-made "windows" onto the data.Shown above the full answer for quick recall.Answer (EN)ImageViews exist to **simplify working with a database** and **improve convenience and security**. ### Why they're used 1. **They simplify complex queries.** A long `SELECT` can be saved once and used like a regular table. 2. **They hide unnecessary data.** A user only sees the fields they need, and the rest stays hidden. 3. **They improve code readability.** Instead of bulky subqueries, you use a short view name. 4. **They keep logic consistent.** If business rules change, updating one `VIEW` is enough instead of dozens of queries. In short, views are **ready-made "windows" onto the data**, a convenient way to look at the part of the tables you need.For the reviewerNote to the moderator (optional)Visible only to the moderator. Helps review go faster.