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SQL

The standard language for querying and managing relational databases.

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Extensions.sql .ddl .inc .mysql .prc .tab .udf .viw

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What is SQL

SQL

The standard language for querying and managing relational databases.

GitHub Linguist classifies SQL as a data format, typically using extensions such as .sql, .ddl, .inc, .mysql, .prc, .tab.

File extensions:

.sql.ddl.inc.mysql.prc.tab.udf.viw

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What is SQL mainly used for?

The standard language for querying and managing relational databases.

Which file extensions does SQL use?

Common extensions include .sql, .ddl, .inc, .mysql, .prc.

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Updated 2026-08-18

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