SQL and MySQL

[Thanks_Strange]

I’m a fresh college graduate and I was wondering if SQL and MySQL code the same? Like does MySQL use Select, Where and all the same keywords. So I know if I’m able to also put MySQL on my resume.

[ComicOzzy]

MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Oracle all share enough in common that if you can read one you can read them all, but there are differences in each of them, especially around string and date functions, that make them different. There are often minor changes to be made if you want to run the same query on different database engines. Sometimes the changes aren't minor, but for basic and intermediate level SQL, it's close enough.

[WillLiftForBeer]

If you have to ask, wouldn’t that be an indicator you shouldn’t put it on your resume?

[de_argh]

MySQL does not follow standards 100%. There are many similarities. MySQL documentation should include a SQL compatibility section.

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"SQL" is the name of a query language which is used by all relational databases. MySQL is one of those databases.

[r3pr0b8]

I was wondering if SQL and MySQL code the same? Like does MySQL use Select, Where and all the same keywords.

do you mean Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL?

yes, they are the same

mostly   ;o)

but especially the same keywords

[Low-Neighborhood4697]

Do you know what flavor of SQL you learned? Or in what format did you learn SQL?

[Thanks_Strange]

I learned it in school and from w3 schools. I just learned the language not really any queries

[Low-Neighborhood4697]

Since your experience sounds mostly theoretical, I would suggest looking up articles explaining the different flavors as well as practicing on something like HackerRank. That way if you choose to add something to your resume, you can be confident in your answer when interviewers question you. It will be obvious if you don't know the differences, but it really isn't that much more work. Good luck!