Misc. (MySQL, EasyPHP, Databases, Definitions)
What is SQL?
used to communicate with a database. According to ANSI (American National Standards Institute), it is the standard language for relational database management systems.
Database
a collection of organized data that allows access, retrieval, and use of data
What is MySQL?
MySQL is a freely available open source Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) that uses Structured Query Language (SQL). SQL is the most popular language for adding, accessing and managing content in a database. It is most noted for its quick processing, proven reliability, ease and flexibility of use.
What is a RDMS?
Relational Database Management System
MySQL vs SQL?
SQL stands for Structured Query Language. It's a standard language for accessing and manipulating databases. MySQL is a database management system, like SQL Server, Oracle, Informix, Postgres, etc. MySQL is a RDMS.
Who invented the WWW?
Tim Berners-Lee He also invented HTML and HTTP(hypertext transfer protocol)
What does WAMP stand for?
Windows, Apache, MySQL, PHP
EasyPHP
a free program that turns your computer into a web server allowing you to work on php and other websites like them that programs such as Dreamweaver don't have a preview available for. Using EasyPHP (or WAMP) prevents the risk of making edits to a live php and mySQL website.
What is Apache?
a freely available Web server that is distributed under an "open source" license.
Query
a question presented in a way that allows the database to process and generate specific data from one or more tables
What is PHP?
a widely-used open source general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for web development and can be embedded into HTML.