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What does "SQL injection" mean in programming?
SQL injection is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
An attack where an attacker inserts malicious SQL code into an input field, causing the database to execute unintended commands. Prevented by using parameterized queries or prepared statements instead of string concatenation.
Example
"Use parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection when building database queries from user input."
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