This basics page will utilize the syntax for ORACLE 8i.  You will have to dig around on the web to learn the syntax for your database, but the fundamentals will be the same no matter your choice.

Structured Query Language is the primary data manipulation language for databases.  This language allows users to access data stored in databases.  There are a lot of books available and tutorials on the web for you to learn the SQL Language of your choice.

This little tutorial is very basic.  I am offering no promises that you will become an expert by reading and trying some of the things I am attempting to teach.  I am sharing some of my knowledge for the betterment of the IT and database development community.  If you want to learn some good practice and the fundamentals of the language, then continue on to the tutorial.  I hope you enjoy and practice what you learn. 

Visit some of the other tutorial sites and try out some of the syntax, you will be surprised at how easy database programming can be.