This chapter covers the following areas:
The LispWorks SQL interface uses the following database terminology:
Data Definition Language (DDL)
The language used to specify and interrogate the structure of the database schema.
Data Manipulation Language (DML)
The language used for retrieving and modifying data. Also known as query language .
A set of records. Also known as relation .
A field of information in the table. Also known as column .
A complete set of attribute values in the table. Also known as tuple , or row .
A display of a table configured to your own needs. Also known as virtual table .
LispWorks User Guide and Reference Manual - 21 Dec 2011