What Is SQL?

To accomplish work with Oracle, applications must use Structured Query Language (SQL) commands. SQL (pronounced either as "sequel" or "ess-que-ell") is a relatively simple command language that database administrators, developers, and application users use to

ImageRetrieve, enter, update, and delete database data

ImageCreate, alter, and drop database objects

ImageRestrict access to database data and system operations

The only way that an application ...

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