Why SQL Succeeded To some extent, SQL was successful due to timing. As a way to standardize work around data, it provided a list of commands that were easy to understand.

SQL remains one of the top five programming languages according to Stack Overflow, with around 50% of developers using it as part of their work. Despite this ubiquity, SQL still has a reputation ...

SQL, on the other hand, is still being used as part of work around AI, analytics, and software development. It continues to be the standard for how we interact with data on a daily basis.