SQL stands for Structured Query Language. SQL is used to communicate with the server in order to access, manipulate and control data. There are 5 different types of SQL statements available. They are:
Select: Data RetrievalInsert, Update, Delete, Merge: Data Manipulation Language (DML)Create, Alter, Drop, Rename, Truncate: Data Definition Language (DDL)Commit, Rollback, Savepoint: Transaction Control StatementsGrant, Revoke: Data Control Language (DCL)
Select: Data Retrieval
Insert, Update, Delete, Merge: Data Manipulation Language (DML)
Create, Alter, Drop, Rename, Truncate: Data Definition Language (DDL)
Commit, Rollback, Savepoint: Transaction Control Statements
Grant, Revoke: Data Control Language (DCL)