What is SQL

SQL stands for : Structured Query Language.

Was designed to manage and maintain data in Relational Database Management Systems(RDBMS) which revolves around relational model and predicate logics.

Has three types of statements :

DDL (Data Definition Language)

Statements include :  Create, Alter, Drop

DML (Data Manipulation Language)

Statements include :  Select , Insert, Update, Truncate, Delete

DCL (Data Control Language)     

Statements include :  Grant, Revoke

 

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