Databases & SQL

View

/vjuː/

Definition

A stored SQL query that looks like a table — it simplifies complex queries and provides a security layer.

Example in context

"The reporting view joins five tables — report writers query the view without knowing the underlying schema."

Related terms

Practice this term

Master View in context by working through exercises in the Databases & SQL module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.