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Tina Moore
Tina Moore

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What is SQL?

A structured query language (SQL) is a language that is used to operate relational databases. Some of the major ways in which SQL is used in conjunction with a relational database is for the purposes of storing, retrieving, and manipulating data stored in a relational database.
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Why use SQL?

SQL is nearly 45 years old software and is still in usage in the IT industry as a database language. It's still one of the widely used software among tech professionals.
The reason to use SQL is simple - it is easy to learn and use.
It is unique and is tested for heavy usage even by big corporations like Facebook.
Strong community support as it is open-sourced.
The benefits outweigh the age of SQL and that is the reason this database language is still one of the most popular languages that are in existence today.

What should I Know before learning SQL?

No need to learn anything before starting SQL. It's a query language similar to the English language. So, anyone who can use English at a basic level can learn and write SQL queries easily. The good thing is that most Database engines are compatible with the SQL code.

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