What Is SQL?

Structured Query Language, or SQL (pronounced "squeel" by the in-crowd), is the primary programming language used to manage and interact with relational databases. SQL can perform operations like creating, updating, reading, and deleting records within a database.

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Generally speaking, SQL is extremely powerful and programmable. While spreadsheets are great for simple manual data manipulation, SQL is designed for automated and scalable data operations. It can handle large datasets, complex queries, and integrate easily with general purpose programming languages like Python, TypeScript, and Go.