Chapter 2. Foundational Concepts
SQL provides an easy, intuitive way to interact with a database. While the SQL2003 (SQL3) standard does not define the concept of a “database,” it does define all the functions and concepts needed for a user to create, retrieve, update, and delete data. It is important to know the types of syntax in the SQL2003 standard and the particular platform-specific syntax guidelines. This chapter will provide you with a grounding in those areas.
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