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The power of SQL

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The power of SQL

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Don't let technical terms around databases and programming intimidate you. The creation and maintenance of databases is usually managed by database administrators and data engineers. As a business user or analyst, what is most important to you is accessing your data for insights. This is where SQL comes in to save the day. Data in relational databases can be accessed through the use of SQL, which is a user friendly programming language. The acronym SQL stands for Structured Query Language. Since its inception in the 1970s, SQL has taken the data world by storm. It stands today as the most used database language. One of the main reasons for this is due to its high accessibility. By using natural English language at its core, the SQL language gives power to even non-technical professionals to begin working hands on with data and performing complex operations. With SQL at your fingertips, you can find what you need in large amounts of data, automate repetitive tasks, and make more…

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