RE: Scope

> What are the likely features of the query language? which of 
> these should it
> include?
> 1. query
> 2. assert/insert
> 3. retract/delete

Please, don't mix up the concepts "query language" and 
"update language" (or "data manipulation language"). SQL 
comprises both (and, in addition, a "schema definition and 
manipulation language"). The query sublanguage of SQL is 
formed by the SELECT statements, only. 

I know, this is in contrast to, for instance, Microsoft 
jargon, where a data manipulation statement, such as an 
INSERT, is called a "query" (which is stupid)! 

-Gerd

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Received on Wednesday, 14 November 2001 12:50:16 UTC