ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Query language

Okay kiddo, so when you want to find something on the internet, you use a search engine like Google. But, do you know how Google finds what you're looking for? That's where query language comes in!

So, query language is basically a set of instructions that you give to a computer to help it search for something specific. It's like telling your mom to find your favorite toy in your messy bedroom. You have to tell her exactly what the toy looks like, where it might be hiding, and how to get it for you.

Similarly, you use query language to tell a computer what you're looking for, and it will go through a database or website to find the exact thing you asked for. These instructions are written in a specific format, kind of like a secret code that only computers can understand.

Using query language, you can specify things like:

- Which words you want to search for
- The type of file you're looking for (like images, videos, or documents)
- The location where you want to search
- The date range of your search
- And many more options!

So, next time you're looking for something on the internet, remember that you can use query language to help you find it! Just tell the computer what you want, and it will do its best to bring it to you.