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SQL (Structured Query Language)

SQL (Structured Query Language) is the standard programming language for managing relational databases, developed by IBM in the 1970s and becoming an ANSI standard in 1986. SQL provided a universal way to create, query, update, and manage database information, enabling developers to work with different database systems using consistent syntax.

Why SQL (Structured Query Language) Matters

SQL standardization allowed developers to build database skills that transferred across different platforms and projects, accelerating the adoption of database-driven web applications. The language's declarative approach (describing what data to retrieve rather than how to retrieve it) made database programming more accessible to web developers and established the foundation for modern data-driven applications.

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