SQL

British

abbreviation

structured query language: a computer programming language used for database management

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She has even used it to generate ideas for portfolio projects demonstrating her ability to use SQL, an important programming language in data analytics.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2023

Mr. Balwani’s legal team named experts on forensic accounting, intellectual property and SQL databases.

From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2022

But by this stage, thanks to Curry and Bjercke, she knew that a standard SQL server database was no basis for a genuine cryptocurrency.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2019

Still, he argues that the point of the exercise was to draw attention to the fact that many of these sites are in fact vulnerable SQL attacks, and that the coaching is beside the point.

From Slate • Aug. 24, 2018

As a result, the unmoderated rec.humor.oracle.d is frequently crossposted to by the clueless, looking for advice on SQL.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.

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