What Were the Original Purposes of SQL, and Does SQL

question 54

Essay

What were the original purposes of SQL, and does SQL as we know it today live up to those standards?

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Definitions:

Discipline

A field of study or branch of knowledge, as well as the practice of training to improve strength, skills, or behavior through rules and punishments.

Worldview

The fundamental cognitive orientation of an individual or society encompassing the entirety of the individual or society's knowledge and point of view.

Practice-Level Theories

Theories that are specifically designed to guide the day-to-day practice of professionals in a certain field.

Scope

The extent or range of a subject, activity, or project's coverage, influence, or action.