SQL Database Language

SQL, or Structured Query Language, is the standard programming language used for managing and manipulating data stored in relational databases. It enables users to perform a wide range of operations, including querying for specific information, inserting, updating, and deleting records, as well as creating and modifying the database's underlying structure, such as tables and indexes. As a declarative language standardized by ANSI and ISO, SQL provides a consistent and powerful interface to interact with the vast majority of relational database management systems (RDBMS) like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server, making it a cornerstone skill in data management and application development.