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What is a .sql file?

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SQL files contain plain-text Structured Query Language statements, typically schema definitions, data inserts, or queries used to build or populate a database. Dialect details vary between engines such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite. A dump file often recreates an entire database when executed.

How to use a .sql file

Use an example SQL file to test statement parsing, database restore and migration tooling, and dialect-compatibility of import pipelines.

Convert a .sql file to another format

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