Relational Database
Quick Definition
Database storing data in structured tables with relationships
Full Definition
A database storing data in structured tables with rows and columns related through keys.
Examples
MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server
Related Terms
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More Database Terms
Transaction
Single unit of work that succeeds or fails completely
Referential Integrity
Constraint ensuring table relationships remain consistent
B-Tree Index
Self-balancing tree index for efficient sorted data operations
Data Integrity
Ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and reliability
View
Virtual table defined by a SQL query
Concurrency Control
Managing simultaneous data access while maintaining consistency