In 2018, it was pointed out that SQL is Turing-complete, which makes it a programming language. So SQL was re-added to the index.

SQL, the Structured Query Language, remains one of the most widely used programming languages, coming in fourth in Stack Overflow’s research for 2023. Just over half (51.52%) of professional ...

Why SQL Succeeded To some extent, SQL was successful due to timing. As a way to standardize work around data, it provided a list of commands that were easy to understand. Looking at SQL today, it ...