Query processing

Query processing is the process a database system uses to interpret and execute a user's request for information. When you ask a question, the system analyzes the query to understand what data you need. It then determines the most efficient way to retrieve that data from storage, often optimizing the search. Finally, it gathers the results and presents them back to you. Essentially, it’s the system’s way of translating your question into actions that fetch the right data quickly and accurately.