SQL
The language databases understand.
What is SQL?
SQL (Structured Query Language) is how you talk to a database. SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE — these are SQL commands. When vibe coding tools generate database code, they write SQL for you. You rarely need to write it yourself.
SQL looks like English sentences: "SELECT name FROM users WHERE age > 25" means "get me the names of all users older than 25." It's one of the most readable programming languages out there.
In Vibe Coding
Vibe coding tools generate SQL for you. When Lovable creates a database table or Cursor writes a query, they're writing SQL. You might see SQL in Supabase's SQL editor — it looks like English sentences.
Example
For example: To see all users who signed up today, the SQL is: SELECT * FROM users WHERE created_at = today. The AI writes this for you automatically.