The Evolution Of SQL And Relational Databases
Edgar F. Codd's relational model revolutionized data management, leading to the development of SQL, which powers most modern databases today.
When you think of databases today, one of the most popular and widely used languages is SQL (Structured Query Language). But where did it come from? How did it evolve into the foundation of data management in every industry? Let’s journey back to the origin of relational databases, how a visionary named Edgar F. Codd changed everything, and how his groundbreaking ideas evolved into SQL, the language that powers most modern databases. The Birth of the Relational Database Model: Edgar F. Codd’s Vision In the 1960s and early 1970s, data was stored in hierarchical and network model...