MySQL + SQL · Lesson 30
SQL and MySQL Difference
SQL vs MySQL
SQL is a language used to talk to databases. MySQL is a software (RDBMS) that uses SQL to store and manage data. SQL is the language; MySQL is one product that understands it.
Key Difference
| SQL | MySQL |
|---|---|
| A query language | A database software |
| Same across databases | One specific product |
| Used to write queries | Runs those queries |
Summary
- SQL = language. MySQL = software that uses SQL.
- Oracle and SQL Server also use SQL but are different products.