Querying

Querying is the process of requesting specific information from a database or information system. Think of it like asking a detailed question to find exactly what you're looking for—such as finding all customer orders from last month or identifying employees in a certain department. A query is a precise set of instructions written in a special language, like SQL, that tells the system what data to retrieve. When you run a query, the system searches its stored data and returns the relevant results, helping users access and analyze information efficiently.