SQL does not stand for "Structured Query Language"…

23 May 2006 | Posted by Jeffrey Barke | 2 comments

Nor is it pronounced "sequel." SQL is just "ess-que-elle." Why? Because ANSI says so in document x3.135-1992, Database Language—SQL.

Jeffrey Barke is a front-end developer at The Knot

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2 Responses to “SQL does not stand for "Structured Query Language"…”

  1. SQL Tutorials Says:
    April 30th, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    Does anyone know if there is another language or set of commands beside SQL for talking with databases?

    I’m working on a project and am doing some research thanks

  2. SQL Tutorials Says:
    April 30th, 2009 at 10:54 pm

    You know, the thing about SQL is, that there is virtually nothing that can replace it.

    Does anyone know if a substitute exists for sql? I mean besides MS SQL and Oracle and all that jazz. Thanks.

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