Section 1: Intro to Database SQL and MySQL Keyterms Flashcards

Introduction to Databases SQL and MySQL

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SQL Definition

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Structured Query Language

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SQL programming purpose

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A programming language specifically designed for working with databases.

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3 functions of SQL

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  1. Create
  2. Manipulate
  3. Share
    Data form relational database Management Systems
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4
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What is a Query

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A piece of code inducing the computer to execute a certain operation that will deliver a desired output

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What is SQL and what does it do

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  1. A programming language specifically designed for working with databases.
  2. Allow you to write queries that the computer can execute and then provide databases insights in return.
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Record

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A row in an SQL table

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A field

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A column in a table containing specific information about every record in the table

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STD

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Stored Tabular Data

When data is stored in rows and communs

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Entity

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The smallest unit that can contain a meaningful set of data

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2 types of Entities

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  1. Vertical entity: Information along the Y-axis

2. Horizontal entity: (Entity instance) Information along the X-Axis

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