SQL, or Structured Query Language, is computer language used to get and modify data from databases. It was created in 1974 by Donald D. Chamberlin and Raymond F. Boyce. The first commercially available version was sold by Oracle in 1979.
Common Queries
- FROM: A clause that is used to select a source table for retrieving data.
- WHERE: A clause used to narrow down results by only selecting specific data.
- ORDER BY: A clause used to sort data results.
SQL Alternatives
SQL Books
Amazon.com: The Art of SQL
Amazon.com: SQL: The Complete Reference
Amazon.com: Sam's Teach Yourself SQL in 10 minutes
O'Reilly: SQL Cookbook
O'Reilly: SQL Hacks
O'Reilly: Learning SQL
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Created by Donald D. Chamberlin and Raymond F. Boyce
