SQL file. SQL file format: description of the extension

Databases are complex systems that contain information in interconnected tables. File SQL - SQL format of data representation in databases. In other words, it is an ordinary text file with a set of instructions for working with information in tables.

Description

The format of the * .sql file stands for "structured files query language". Categorically refers to the database files. It contains text information, as well as a set of instructions that allow it to be processed - search, classify, delete rows from the database (database), add new ones, create samples based on the specified parameters. A set of instructions is presented in the form of query language operators.

How to open a SQL file?

SQl format is opened by all programs that work with databases. This list includes:

• MySQL is one of the most common databases (database management system). Compatible with all known operating systems.
• Microsoft Office Access is a program from an extended set of office software for Windows.
• PostgreSQL - a modern and convenient database, competes with MySQL.

All these programs (except perhaps Access) are not only installed in the system, but also make adjustments to the system files during installation - it is difficult to set up multifunctional DBMS and it is expedient only if further work is necessary. Otherwise, consider other options.

Text editors

In order to see what the SQL file contains, * .sql can be opened through any simple text editor, for example, Notepad, Wordpad, Vim or Notepad. In addition, the epithet "any" means that the text editors of Linux are also able to open and edit database files.

Important! After editing the file, be sure to save it in the original format.

The disadvantage of this method is the lack of DBMS functionality. Work only with text content, without the possibility of notifying the system of the error of a written request, or emphasizing typos when changing data. For this reason, to edit the SQL file, SQL DBMS is better suited.