Standardization of SQL
The push for SQL standardization stemmed from a desire to create an illusion of portability for customers, despite vendor lock-in being less of a concern at the time. Early query languages were procedural and error-prone, making the transition to a declarative language a significant leap forward. The initial standard was quite limited, offering only basic functionality, but it laid the groundwork for future developments in SQL, including the introduction of referential integrity.In this clip
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