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What is SQL?

Entry MySQL
Quick Answer SQL (Structured Query Language) is the standard language for interacting with relational databases. DML: SELECT (read), INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE. DDL: CREATE, ALTER, DROP (schema changes). DCL: GRANT, REVOKE (permissions). TCL: COMMIT, ROLLBACK, SAVEPOINT (transactions). All major RDBMS support SQL with minor variations.

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SQL stands for Structured Query Language and is used to insert, update, delete, and query data in relational databases.
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