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Some people pronounce SQL as "sequel", and some as "squeal" (sh.itjust.works)

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...But I've only ever heard SSL pronounced as its three letters. Why not like "Cecil"? Or "Sizzle"?

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I've also heard Squirrel

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I'd be curious if "Squirrel" originated with the SQuirreL client. The only time I've heard someone call SQL "squirrel" was because they were using SQL interchangeably with the client.

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