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A database is an organized collection of data stored digitally, enabling efficient storage and retrieval. There are various types of databases, including relational databases like MySQL and NoSQL databases like MongoDB, each serving specific data needs. SQL is a programming language used for managing relational databases, allowing users to manipulate and analyze structured data.

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Database

A database is an organized collection of data stored digitally, enabling efficient storage and retrieval. There are various types of databases, including relational databases like MySQL and NoSQL databases like MongoDB, each serving specific data needs. SQL is a programming language used for managing relational databases, allowing users to manipulate and analyze structured data.

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Database

What is a Database
A Database Is An Organized Collection Of Data, Typically Stored In A Digital
Format, That Is Structured And Managed To Enable Efficient Storage,
Retrieval, And Manipulation Of Information.

Databases Come In Various Forms And Serve Different Purposes, Ranging


From Personal Contacts And Library Catalogs To Enterprise-level Systems
Handling Complex Financial Transactions.
What are Different Types of Databases?
In The World Of Data Management, Various Database Types Serve Specific Purposes
Based On Their Structural And Operational Characteristics. These Databases Come In
Different Forms To Accommodate Diverse Data Needs. Here Are Some Common Database
Types:
Relational Databases
This Is The Most Common Type Of Database, Organized Around Tables That Contain Rows
And Columns. Each Row Represents A Record, While Each Column Represents A Field Of
Data. Examples Of Relational Databases Include MYSQL, POSTGRESQL, And Microsoft SQL
Server.
Nosql Databases
These Databases Cater To Non-tabular And Unstructured Data Types. They Are Highly
Scalable And Can Handle Vast Amounts Of Data In Different Formats. Examples Include
Mongodb (Document-based), Cassandra (Column-based), And Redis (Key-value Store).
Components of a Database

•TABLES/ENTITIES – THE FUNDAMENTAL STRUCTURE OF A DATABASE, TABLES (ALSO KNOWN AS


ENTITIES) ARE WHERE DATA IS STORED. EACH ROW WITHIN A TABLE REPRESENTS A SINGLE
RECORD, WHILE COLUMNS DEFINE THE ATTRIBUTES OR FIELDS OF THAT RECORD.
•FIELDS/ATTRIBUTES – COLUMNS WITHIN A TABLE REPRESENT FIELDS OR ATTRIBUTES. THESE
DEFINE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DATA BEING STORED, SUCH AS A PERSON’S NAME, AGE, OR
ADDRESS.
•RECORDS – EACH ROW IN A TABLE REPRESENTS A RECORD, WHICH IS A COLLECTION OF RELATED
DATA POINTS. FOR EXAMPLE, IN A CUSTOMER DATABASE, EACH ROW MIGHT REPRESENT A
UNIQUE CUSTOMER.
•KEYS – KEYS ARE CRUCIAL FOR ORGANIZING AND LINKING DATA BETWEEN DIFFERENT TABLES.
THE PRIMARY KEY UNIQUELY IDENTIFIES EACH RECORD IN A TABLE, WHILE FOREIGN KEYS
ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN TABLES.
•QUERIES – QUERIES ARE USED TO RETRIEVE SPECIFIC DATA FROM A DATABASE. THEY ALLOW
USERS TO FILTER, SORT, AND ANALYZE INFORMATION ACCORDING TO THEIR NEEDS.
What is SQL
SQL, or structured query language, is a programming language used to manage
and manipulate relational databases. it enables users to retrieve, insert, update,
and delete data stored in a structured format within database systems.
SQL is essential in many areas of data management, including data engineering,
analytics, and database administration, as it’s crucial for handling structured data
in systems like MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
SQL is widely used in data analytics, allowing for complex querying and data
analysis tasks.

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