This document provides an overview of SQL (Structured Query Language). It describes SQL as a standard language for storing, manipulating, and retrieving data from relational databases. The document outlines the basic components of SQL, including DDL (Data Definition Language) for defining database structure, DML (Data Manipulation Language) for manipulating data, and DCL (Data Control Language) for controlling access. It provides examples of common SQL statements like SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE and explains what each statement is used for. Aggregate functions that allow calculations on data sets are also summarized.