Chapter 20. Database Basics
In this chapter
Introducing the Structured Query Language
Most business-oriented applications work with data in one form or another. We’re not talking about computer data like a loop counter variable, but actual business information, such as the number of units sold or customer name. For business data stored on a computer to be useful, you need a system that allows you to efficiently analyze and maintain it. A database management system (or database for short) is one way to store such data.
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