intro Flashcards
1
Q
Why do we use databases in Web development?
A
Databases also can be shared by many users and thus provide a centralized location for application data.
2
Q
What is PostgreSQL and what are some alternative relational databases?
A
powerful, free, open source Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)
3
Q
What are some advantages of learning a relational database?
A
database to reject “bad” data and not worry about data being “half written,
They can store and modify data in a way that makes data corruption as unlikely as possible.
4
Q
What is one way to see if PostgreSQL is running?
A
sudo service postgresql status
