2.1.2 Structured Query Language (SQL)

While building your Oracle APEX application, you use the industry-standard Structured Query Language (SQL) to specify the data you want to work with in a simple, declarative syntax.

You use SQL to indicate what data to retrieve or modify, without regard for how that will happen. While some spell out the acronym, most pronounce "SQL" like a movie "sequel".

Solid Foundation, Gold Standard

Using SQL, you stand on the shoulders of giants. Smart people at the world's most trusted IT companies have collaborated since the early 1970's to thoughtfully evolve the SQL language to earn its reputation as the gold standard of declarative data languages. It is comprehensive, but luckily you can learn as you go, starting with just the basics. As additional requirements arise, you can learn new SQL commands as needed.

• Basic SQL Statements
  You can use SQL productively for Oracle APEX app development by learning a small set of basic operations.
• SQL Mentor at Your Side
  APEX AI Assistant is your SQL mentor. After registering the generative AI service APEX should use, this AI‑powered design-time companion is available in every code editor in App Builder. It can help you write, learn, and debug SQL on demand.