What is the difference between the standard SQL query language and the MySQL database management system?

SQL (Structured Query Language) is a query language used for working with relational databases. It defines syntax and commands for creating, reading, updating, and deleting data (CRUD).

MySQL is a database management system (DBMS) that implements support for SQL. It provides a server that stores data, processes SQL queries, and manages transactions, security, and other aspects.

In simple terms:

• SQL is a language for interacting with the database.
• MySQL is software that uses SQL to manage the database.

Example: to retrieve data from a users table, write an SQL query:

SELECT * FROM users;

This query will be processed by the MySQL DBMS (or another supporting SQL).