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.