Content Refractor: SQL

[sanjay-kv]

Link to work on: https://www.recodehive.com/docs/sql/intro-sql

parapharse the below
"SQL is a standard programming language used to manage and manipulate relational databases"

"SQL became a standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in 1986 and of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1987"

"DML: Add, update, or delete records using INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE. DDL: Define database structures using CREATE, ALTER, and DROP. DCL: Control access and permissions with GRANT and REVOKE"

pharaphase below one too

"it all started with physical files and shelves. Later, companies started using Excel or Access. These tools have limitations when it comes to handling high data volumes"

"Retrieve data: SQL enables data engineers to retrieve specific data from a database by querying it based on certain criteria. This helps to ensure that data is accessible and easy to find"

"The core SQL language (based on ANSI/ISO standards) is platform-independent, meaning the basic syntax and concepts like SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE are the same across different database systems"

Should not use AI, rewrite the content.

rewrite the below

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• Purpose of the refractor (e.g., is it for documentation, a project, etc.?)
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[sakshicoded1111]

Hi @sanjay-kv, I would like to work on this issue.

I will manually rewrite and simplify the SQL content while keeping it beginner-friendly and plagiarism-free. The rewritten content will maintain the original meaning but use clearer wording and improved readability.
-Target audience: Beginners learning SQL
-Purpose: Documentation/content improvement for the SQL learning section
-Style: Simple, easy-to-understand educational language
-Estimated completion time: Within 1 day after assignment
Please assign this issue to me under GSSoC 2026. Thank you!

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👤 Issue assigned to @sakshicoded1111.