SQL
Structured Query Language.
Definition
Structured Query Language. The standard language for talking to relational databases. It lets you create tables, insert data, query data, update records, and delete information using readable commands.
Example
SQL reads almost like English: SELECT * FROM orders WHERE status = 'shipped' means 'give me all orders that have been shipped.'
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