Killersites Web Design Magazine » databases http://www.killersites.com/magazine Web Design News, Articles and Tutorials Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:50:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 en hourly 1 Database Basics – a little non nerd theory http://www.killersites.com/magazine/2008/database-basics-a-little-non-nerd-theory/ http://www.killersites.com/magazine/2008/database-basics-a-little-non-nerd-theory/#comments Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:54:21 +0000 Stefan Mischook http://www.killersites.com/magazine/?p=84 In a nutshell: A database is typically just a piece of software that acts like a virtual filing cabinet. Depending on the TYPE of database, they can come equipped with all kinds of extra features that make managing a lot of data easier. ]]> Databases are backbone of so much these days (on the Web and in business in general) and as such, any self-respecting nerd should know at least a little bit about them.

In a nutshell:

A database is typically just a piece of software that acts like a virtual filing cabinet. Depending on the TYPE of database, they can come equipped with all kinds of extra features that make managing a lot of data easier.

As I just mentioned, there are different types of databases. The most common being:

  • Relational databases
  • Object databases
  • Flat file systems

To learn more about databases, listen to the podcast.

Database Basics:

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Thanks,

Stefan Mischook

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