Sql basics

Lesson in the ASP.NET Core Roadmap · Stage 4: Database Fundamentals

Last updated 14 September 2026

What is Sql basics?

SQL stands for Structured Query Language. SQL lets you access and manipulate databases SQL became a standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in 1986, and of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1987.

Although SQL is an ANSI/ISO standard, there are different versions of the SQL language.

However, to be compliant with the ANSI standard, they all support at least the major commands (such as SELECT, UPDATE, DELETE, INSERT, WHERE) in a similar manner.

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Is this Sql basics tutorial for beginners?

It is lesson 13 of 146 in the free ASP.NET Core roadmap, in stage 4, Database Fundamentals. If you are new to ASP.NET Core, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.