ENH: Implement option 'truncate' of argument if_exists in DataFrame.to_sql

[gmcrocetti]

• closes ENH: DataFrame.to_sql with if_exists='replace' should do truncate table instead of drop table #37210 (Replace xxxx with the GitHub issue number)
• Tests added and passed if fixing a bug or adding a new feature
• All code checks passed.
• Added type annotations to new arguments/methods/functions.
• Added an entry in the latest doc/source/whatsnew/v3.0.0.rst file if fixing a bug or adding a new feature.

[gmcrocetti]

I was wondering if we should use mode=replace instead of running a manual DROP TABLE statement. I can have other PR for this patch if it makes sense...

[gmcrocetti]

Hi @erfannariman o/.
You were the only member of @pandas-dev to participate in the discussion of the issue - and that's why I @ you here :).
The PR is open for a while now and I just wanted to know if:

1. there's still interest in this feature;
2. Is there something I can do to help the reviewing process ?

Thanks in advance.

[erfannariman]

Hi @erfannariman o/. You were the only member of @pandas-dev to participate in the discussion of the issue - and that's why I @ you here :). The PR is open for a while now and I just wanted to know if:

1. there's still interest in this feature;
2. Is there something I can do to help the reviewing process ?

Thanks in advance.

I reacted in the PR. Let's wait a couple days to see if we get some responses from others. If not, feel free to ping me again.

[github-actions]

This pull request is stale because it has been open for thirty days with no activity. Please update and respond to this comment if you're still interested in working on this.

[gmcrocetti]

The best option here is to close this PR. The community and the maintainers couldn't reach consensus over the feature in a timely manner - despite my efforts. I will be happy to work in this feature once we achieve that.