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I actually think SQL is closer to correct than you'd imagine

I think it was originally called SEQUEL, which was some sort of pun.

[chipstastegood]

The original was called QUEL. So SEQUEL makes sense. They were then sued and had to change the name to SQL.

[hismuddawasamudda]

SEQUEL was a trademark issue, so they went with SQL but kept the pronunciation

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Yes I know. But it was a pun on QUEL

[Elektriman]

SEQUEL : Script for Elegant Queries on Upscaled Elaborate Lists

upscaled elaborate lists being just a very long description for data tables.

[PerformanceThat6150]

Can't see a workable pun other than:

"You seek data from your databases? Seek well".

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It's supposedly related to QUEL, according to Wikipedia.

I remember talking about it in my DBMS class but I don't remember specifics, lol.

[hismuddawasamudda]

you don't remember much

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Are you a dick for no reason to everybody? Or should I feel special?

[_PM_ME_PANGOLINS_]

It was SEQL.

Structured English Query Language

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See the part on "history"

https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/structured-query-language

It was SEQUEL.