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SQL, or Structured Query Language, is a standardized language used for accessing, manipulating, and controlling data in Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS). It offers advantages such as faster query processing, portability, and ease of learning, but also has disadvantages including a complex interface, cost issues, and partial control due to hidden business rules. SQL is widely recognized and utilized for its efficiency and uniformity across different platforms.

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1a SQL

SQL, or Structured Query Language, is a standardized language used for accessing, manipulating, and controlling data in Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS). It offers advantages such as faster query processing, portability, and ease of learning, but also has disadvantages including a complex interface, cost issues, and partial control due to hidden business rules. SQL is widely recognized and utilized for its efficiency and uniformity across different platforms.

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What is SQL?

SQL stands for Structured Query Language that is used to communicate with the
server to access, manipulate and control the data.

According to American National Standards Institute (ANSI), SQL is a standard


language for Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).

SQL statements are used to perform tasks such as update data on a database or
retrieve data from a database.

Advantages of SQL :
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1.Faster Query Processing – Large amount of data is retrieved quickly and
efficiently.
Operations like Insertion, deletion, manipulation of
data is also done in almost no time.

2.Standardised Language –Due to documentation and long establishment over years, it


provides a uniform platform worldwide to all its users.

3.Portable –It can be used in programs in PCs, server, laptops independent of any
platform (Operating System, etc).
Also, it can be embedded with other applications as per
need/requirement/use.

4.Interactive Language –Easy to learn and understand, answers to complex queries


can be received in seconds.

Disadvantages of SQL :
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Complex Interface –
SQL has a difficult interface that makes few users uncomfortable while dealing with
the database.

Cost –
Some versions are costly and hence, programmers cannot access it.

Partial Control –
Due to hidden business rules, complete control is not given to the database.

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