<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">A view in BigQuery is a virtual table that shows data by running a predefined SQL query on existing tables.Key characteristics of views include not storing physical data, being read-only, having a frozen schema, and being dependent on base tables.Views are useful for controlled access, creating customized views for different user roles, and simplifying complex queries.To work with views in BigQuery, you can create a table, insert sample data, print table content, and create a view with specific criteria.