Базы данных - это сложные системы, которые contain information in linked tables. The SQL file is the SQL format of data representation in databases. In other words, it is an ordinary text file with a set of instructions for working with information in tables.
Формат файла *.sql stands for "structured files query language". Categorically refers to the database files. It contains text information, as well as a set of instructions that allow it to be processed - search, classify, delete rows from the database (database), add new ones, create samples based on the specified parameters. A set of instructions is presented in the form of operators of the query language.
SQl format is opened by all programs that work with databases. This list includes:
All listed programs (except perhapsAccess) are not only installed in the system, but also make adjustments to system files during installation - it is difficult to set up multifunctional DBMS and it is expedient only if further work is necessary. Otherwise, consider other options.
In order to see what the SQL file contains,* .sql can be opened through any simple text editor, for example, Notepad, Wordpad, Vim or Notepad. In addition, the epithet "any" means that the text editors of Linux are also able to open and edit database files.
Important! After editing the file, do not forget to save it in the original format.
The disadvantage of this method is:no DBMS functionality. You will have to work only with text content, without the possibility of notifying the system of an error in the written request, or underlining typos when data changes. For this reason, for editing a SQL file, SQL databases are better suited.
