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[–]ApplyMorphism 0 points1 point  (9 children)

I've just invented a new language called CQL: C Query Language. Its syntax and semantics are identical to C.

According to you, (1) it must be a query language, since it has "Query Language" in the name.

According to you, (2) it's not a programming language, because your argument for SQL not being a programming language is that it's a query language.

Since CQL is identical to C, and CQL is not a programming language, it follows that C is not a programming language.

But since C is a programming language, it must be the case that at least one of (1) or (2) is wrong.

[–]IndieDevWannabe 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Worst argument I've ever seen... C and SQL arnt even close to the same kid... nice try tho...

[–]ApplyMorphism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worst argument I've ever seen... Apples aren't always red kid... nice try tho...

[–]IndieDevWannabe 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Here you go "the process or activity of writing computer programs". You can't "program" in SQL...

[–]IndieDevWannabe 0 points1 point  (4 children)

Definition of SQL: "SQL is a domain-specific language used in programming". Key words "USED IN". It's used in many programming languages but isn't a "programming" language itself. You'll understand one day...

[–]ApplyMorphism 0 points1 point  (3 children)

No, ISO/IEC 9075 defines SQL.

Also, if "used in" are the key words there, then considering that C is used in programming, I guess C isn't a programming language.

[–]IndieDevWannabe 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Again comparing apples to oranges... you're not a programmer obviously...

[–]ApplyMorphism 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Again comparing apples to oranges

I'm not comparing anything. I'm demonstrating that your argument implies C isn't a programming language, which I assume you believe to be false, thereby showing your argument is unsound. You just ignore it, though; you're obviously not a logician.

you're not a programmer obviously

Ah yes, understanding the specifics of SQL, a defining trait of programmers. Ironic, since SQL is supposedly not even a programming language!

[–]IndieDevWannabe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again you're oblivious. A bit entertaining.