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SMEQL is a draft query language that is meant to solve the shortcomings and annoyances of [[SQL]]. SMEQL stands for "structured meta-enabled query language" (pronounced "smeegle"). |
SMEQL is a draft query language that is meant to solve the shortcomings and annoyances of [[SQL]]. SMEQL stands for "structured meta-enabled query language" (pronounced "smeegle"). |
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It is influenced by IBM's "Business-System 12" (BS-12) relational query language. BS-12 predated SQL, but was rejected over SQL because IBM felt it was too "mathy", potentially harming sales. However, it's math-like nature is also what makes it more powerful than SQL. (It uses "functional programming" to be more specific.) |
It is influenced by IBM's "Business-System 12" (BS-12) relational query language. BS-12 predated SQL, but was rejected over SQL because IBM felt it was too "mathy", potentially harming sales. However, it's math-like nature is also what makes it more powerful than SQL. It's designed to please nerds, not managers. (It uses "functional programming" to be more specific.) |
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