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:::{note} This section provides detailed reference information about the {{esql}} language, including syntax, functions, and operators.
For overview, conceptual, and getting started information, refer to the {{esql}} language overview in the Explore and analyze section. :::
{{esql}} is a piped query language for exploring and analyzing data in {{es}}. It is designed to be easy to use and understand, while also being powerful enough to handle complex data processing.
This reference section provides detailed technical information about {{esql}} features, syntax, and behavior:
- Syntax reference: Learn the basic syntax of commands, functions, and operators
- Advanced workflows: Learn how to handle more complex tasks with these guides, including how to extract, transform, and combine data from multiple indices
- Types and fields: Learn about how {{esql}} handles different data types and special fields
- Limitations: Learn about the current limitations of {{esql}}
- Examples: Explore some example queries