What is the purpose of Cassandra Query Language (CQL)?

Cassandra Query Language (CQL) is designed to provide a SQL-like syntax that makes it easier for users to interact with Cassandra databases. This similarity allows those familiar with SQL to smoothly transition to using CQL without needing to learn a completely new syntax. CQL supports various operations such as creating tables, inserting data, querying data, and updating records in a way that is intuitive, leveraging familiar constructs such as SELECT, INSERT, and UPDATE statements.

While administrative tasks, user access rights management, and data compression techniques are important aspects of database management, they do not fall under the primary function of CQL. Instead, CQL's primary focus is on facilitating effective data manipulation and retrieval, reinforcing its role as the fundamental interface for database interactions in Cassandra.