WHAT IS A DATABASE?

 A database is a structured collection of data organized in a way that allows efficient storage, retrieval, and manipulation.

 It typically consists of tables, each containing rows and columns, where each row represents a record and each column represents a field.

 Databases are commonly used in various applications to store and manage information systematically.





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