Definition

A database is an organized collection of structured data stored in a computer system. A database is like a digital filing cabinet where you can store and organize information.

Components

• Data: The actual information you want to keep (e.g., customer names, product prices).
• Database Management System (DBMS): Software that helps manage and access the data efficiently.

Examples

• Imagine a spreadsheet where you list your contacts. Each row represents a person, and each column holds specific details (like name, phone number, and email).
• Databases work similarly but can handle much more data and allow multiple users to access and update it simultaneously.

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See also:

• Validate data in the database
• MDriven administrative database tables
• SQL Database