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What does SQL in MySQL stand for?

 The SQL in MySQL stands for Structured Query Language. This language is also used in other databases such as Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.  One can use commands such as the following to send requests from a database:

SELECT title FROM publications WHERE author = ' J. K. Rowling’;

 Note that SQL is not case sensitive. However, it is a good practice to write

the SQL keywords in CAPS and other names and variables in a small case.

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