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Understanding The Difference Between SQL and MySQL

1. SQL is a standard language for querying and managing databases, while MySQL is a specific relational database management system that uses SQL. 2. The main difference is that SQL is a language and MySQL is a software program - SQL defines the syntax for querying databases, while MySQL is an RDBMS that employs SQL to manage data. 3. It is recommended to learn SQL first before learning a specific RDBMS like MySQL, since knowledge of the SQL language is required to work with any relational database.

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Understanding The Difference Between SQL and MySQL

1. SQL is a standard language for querying and managing databases, while MySQL is a specific relational database management system that uses SQL. 2. The main difference is that SQL is a language and MySQL is a software program - SQL defines the syntax for querying databases, while MySQL is an RDBMS that employs SQL to manage data. 3. It is recommended to learn SQL first before learning a specific RDBMS like MySQL, since knowledge of the SQL language is required to work with any relational database.

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Understanding The Difference Between SQL And MySQL

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Table of Contents
What Is SQL?
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What Is MySQL?
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What is the Difference Between SQL and MySQL?
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Conclusion:
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With the rise of data usage in the business world, the need for managing
databases has also grown significantly.
These databases have grown to become an integral part of every business,
regardless of the size and structure.

But data is of no use unless analyzed. For this very purpose, companies
use an RDBMS (Relational Database Management System).
RDBMS helps database administrators and organizations develop relations
between distinct sets of data with management tools.
In this article, you will look at the two widely popular and efficient
management tools and learn the difference between SQL and MySQL.
But before delving deep into the difference between SQL and MySQL, it is
essential to understand them individually.

What Is SQL?
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SQL is short for Structured Query Language. As per the ANSI (American
National Standards Institute) guidelines,
SQL is the standard language to maintain and manage a database.
Thus, besides a few minor syntax changes, most of the databases’ queries
for retrieving, adding,
or manipulating data are based on the standard SQL syntax.

SQL was first developed at IBM. With SQL, you can easily query a database
to
add, alter, update, or delete data in a plain English-like language.
You can use SQL to manage multiple relational database management
systems, such as MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, and MS Access.
By writing codes and queries in SQL, you can create and modify any
database along with the creation of schemas.

What Is MySQL?
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MySQL is a relational database management system developed and released
back in 1995.
It was developed and sponsored by MySQL AB, which was then acquired by
Sun Microsystems,
which you know today as Oracle Corporation. MySQL is a combination of
‘My’ (co-founder’s daughter) and ‘SQL.’

MySQL was one of the earliest open-source RDBMS to be ever developed and
launched.
Currently, there are many variants of MySQL. However, the basic syntax of
all the variations remains the same.
Designed and written in C and C++ programming languages, MySQL is
compatible with all primary OS (operating systems).
It is a core component of a widely popular open-source web application
software stack called LAMP, which stands for Linux, Apache, MySQL,
PHP/Perl/Python.

What is the Difference Between SQL and MySQL?


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Now, since you know the basic overview and concept, let’s look at the
core differences between SQL and MySQL.

SQL
MYSQL
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1.SQL is a query programming language that manages RDBMS.
1.MySQL is a relational database management system that uses SQL.
2.SQL is primarily used to query and operate database systems.
2.MySQL allows you to handle, store, modify and delete data and store
data in an organized way.
3.SQL does not support any connector.
3.MySQL comes with an in-built tool known as MySQL Workbench that

facilitates creating, designing, and building databases.


4.SQL follows a simple standard format without many or
4.MySQL has numerous variants and gets frequent updates.
regular updates.
5.SQL supports only a single storage engine.
5.MySQL offers support for multiple storage engines along with plug-in
storage,

making it more flexible.


6.SQL does not allow other processors or even its own
6.MySQL is less secure than SQL, as it allows third-party processors to
manipulate
data files during execution.
binaries to manipulate data during execution.
data files during execution.

Q1. Is MySQL the same as SQL Server?


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No, MySQL is not the same as SQL Server. Although both are relational
database management systems,
they differ in use cases, pricing, licensing, features, advantages, and
more. While MySQL is offered through Oracle,
SQL Server is through Microsoft corporation.

Q2. What Programs use SQL and MySQL?


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Several popular web-based applications use MySQL, such as WordPress,
Facebook, Youtube, and Joomla.
SQL is preferred by common relational database management systems like
Oracle, Sybase, Access, Microsoft SQL Server, and Ingres.

Q3. Is MySQL free to use?


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MySQL is free, open-source software for businesses and individuals. It
can be used as a standalone product for any purpose,
commercial or not, on a web server. The MySQL Community Edition is free,
while there are paid versions, too,
like the Enterprise Edition, Cluster Carrier Grade Edition, and the MySQL
Standard Edition.

Q4. Which SQL should I learn first?


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SQLite is the easiest for beginners to learn. It is a powerful RDBMS with
a light and easy design.
It is the simplest database, perfect for practicing simple queries and
joins.

Q5. What is the major difference between MySQL and SQL?


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SQL is a query programming language for managing RDBMS. In contrast,
MySQL is an RDBMS (Relational Database Management System) that employs
SQL.
So, the major difference between the two is that MySQL is software, but
SQL is a database language.

Q6. Which is better, MySQL or SQL?


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Both MySQL and SQL servers can execute high-performance workloads. They
include feature-rich client applications and provide a seamless
experience.
But in terms of security, the SQL server is more secure than the MySQL
server.

Q7. Should I learn SQL or MySQL first?


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Since SQL is a data query language, you must master the SQL language
first to work on any database management system.
Knowledge of SQL is a must for storing, manipulating and retrieving data
in any RDBMS.
Once you have learnt SQL, you can move on to learning the fundamentals of
RDBMS, such as MySQL.

Q8. Can I use MySQL without SQL?


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No, SQL is a must for working on databases.
Since SQL is a query language for programming and managing data in a
relational database management system
like MySQL, you will require SQL to work with a relational database.

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