https://github.com/igomigo/alx-backend-storage
This repository contains all database code for the ALX backend specialization track
https://github.com/igomigo/alx-backend-storage
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This repository contains all database code for the ALX backend specialization track
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/igomigo/alx-backend-storage
- Owner: Igomigo
- Created: 2024-01-03T14:05:28.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2024-01-12T05:54:13.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-21T23:17:00.963Z (5 months ago)
- Language: Python
- Size: 91.8 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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README
# DATABASES?
## What are Databases?
In software development, databases play a crucial role in storing, managing, and retrieving data. A database is a structured collection of data organized for efficient access, management, and update. It serves as a reliable and organized repository for applications to store and retrieve information.
## Importance of Databases in Software Development
Databases are essential in software development for the following reasons:
- **Data Storage:** Databases provide a centralized and organized storage system for application data.
- **Data Retrieval:** They enable efficient retrieval of data, allowing applications to quickly access and display relevant information.
- **Data Integrity:** Databases enforce data integrity by providing mechanisms like constraints and transactions to maintain accurate and consistent data.
- **Concurrency Control:** They handle concurrent access to data by multiple users or processes, ensuring consistency and reliability.
## Types of Databases
Databases can be broadly categorized into SQL (Structured Query Language) and NoSQL (Not Only SQL) databases.
### SQL Databases
SQL databases are relational databases that use a structured query language for defining and manipulating data. Here are three examples:
1. **MySQL:**
- A widely used open-source relational database management system.
- Known for its performance, reliability, and ease of use.
2. **PostgreSQL:**
- An open-source object-relational database system.
- Offers advanced features like support for JSON, indexing, and transactions.
3. **SQLite:**
- A lightweight, serverless, and self-contained SQL database engine.
- Suitable for embedded systems and applications with low to medium traffic.
### NoSQL Databases
NoSQL databases are non-relational databases that provide flexible and scalable data storage. Here are three examples:
1. **MongoDB:**
- A document-oriented NoSQL database.
- Stores data in flexible, JSON-like BSON documents.
- Scales horizontally and is suitable for a variety of use cases.
2. **CouchDB:**
- A distributed NoSQL database that uses JSON for documents.
- Supports a multi-master replication model for high availability.
3. **Redis:**
- A key-value store often used for caching.
- In-memory data storage allows for fast data access.
- Ideal for scenarios requiring high-speed data retrieval.
## Redis for Caching
While Redis falls under the category of NoSQL databases, it is often used specifically for caching due to its speed and simplicity. Redis can enhance the performance of applications by storing frequently accessed data in memory.
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for the scope of this repository, we will be focusing on just MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis.