DML Full Form Name
Full Form of DML:
Data Manipulation Language
DML Full Form is Data
Manipulation Language. A data manipulation language (DML) is the most
extensively used DB language for manipulating data in a database. Perform
read-only queries of data is also considered a component of DML.
The manipulation includes
selecting, inserting, updating, deleting etc. It also includes feeding data
into the database, exploring existing data or performing modification in the
data. DML is incorporated in SQL (Structured Query Language) in a relational
database.Data manipulation languages are of two types, procedural programming,
and declarative programming.
Data manipulation languages were
initially developed for computer programmers but with the advancement of SQL,
it interactively used by database administrators. DML has simple English
language and enhances user interaction with system efficiently. The commands
like SELECT, UPDATE, INSERT, DELETE FROM, INTO etc. are frequently used. These
commands are widely used for routine database operations.
§ SELECT: This command
allows retrieving of specific information from an operational database. The
syntax is SELECT
from [table “”
not found /]
where [conditions]. SELECT is the most frequently used DML command in SQL.
where [conditions]. SELECT is the most frequently used DML command in SQL.
§ UPDATE: This command
modifies data of numerous records whether in a bulk or individually. An update
command syntax is UPDATE [table “” not found /]
SET
SET
where
[condition].
§ INSERT: This is the
most commonly used command that helps in populating the table. It inserts the
requisite fields in the table rows. The insert command syntax is: INSERT INTO
[table “” not found /]
VALUES [value];
§ DELETE: The delete
command or statement is used to delete records from a table. You can either
delete complete records or specific record by giving suitable WHERE condition.
The syntax is: DELETE FROM [table “” not found /]
where [condition].
where [condition].