Intro to Data/Databases & SQL

Question 1

What is SQL (Structured Query Language)

Answer 1

a programming language used to manage & manipulate databases

Question 2

What does SQL stands for?

Answer 2

Structured Query Language

Question 3

What is the purpose of SQL?

Answer 3

it helps in retrieving, inserting, updating, and deleting data.

Question 4

Give a simple example of SQL in use!

Answer 4

is retrieving customer data from a database toshow on a website

Question 5

Brief History of SQL: When and “Who” was SQL developed?

Answer 5

In 1970s by IBM - it has become the standard lang. for interacting with relational databases.

Question 6

Why should you learn SQL?

Answer 6

• Is important because it allows you to interact w. databases, retrieve & manipulate dta, & highly valued in fields like data analysis, web development, & business intellignece.
• It’s also essential for managing & understanding data in various professional settings.

Question 7

What is SQL?
- What does SQL stand for?
- Define what SQL is
- Give an example of SQL in use
- Brief History of SQL
- SQL Usage

Answer 7

1 - Stands for: Structured Query Language
2 - Define: Define: is a programming language used to manage and manipulate databases. It helps in retrieving, inserting, updating, and deleting data.
3 - Example in use : is retrieving customer data from a database to show on a website.
4 - History: SQL was developed in the 1970s by IBM, and it has become the standard language for interacting with relational databases.
5 - Usage: SQL is widely used in web development, data analysis, and in businesses to manage large amounts of data.