SQL, which stands for Structured Query Language, is not a programming language in the traditional sense. Instead, it is a domain-specific language designed for managing and manipulating relational databases. SQL is primarily used for tasks such as querying data, updating data, inserting data, and defining the structure of a database.
It is an essential tool for anyone working with databases and is often used in conjunction with programming languages to interact with and manage data in a database. Many programming languages have libraries or frameworks that allow developers to integrate SQL queries into their code to interact with databases.