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Database

An organized collection of structured data stored and managed electronically for efficient access.

Also known as: DB, Data Store, DBMS
Technology

A Database is an organized collection of structured data stored electronically. Databases are managed by Database Management Systems (DBMS) and allow efficient storage, retrieval, and manipulation of data.

Types of Databases

  • Relational (SQL) – MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite
  • NoSQL – MongoDB, CouchDB, Cassandra
  • In-Memory – Redis, Memcached
  • Graph – Neo4j, ArangoDB