Mod 9.2 Flashcards
What is non-structured data?
Data that doesn’t have a clear order or pattern
What does a relationship in a database do?
Connects two entities
Which type of data is best stored in a relational database?
Structured data
What is a relational database?
A database that keeps data in several connected tables.
What does NoSQL stand for?
Not Only SQL
Why are key-value databases useful for tasks that need quick data access?
They have a flexible structure
What does a key in a key-value database represent?
A unique identifier
What can the value in a key-value pair be?
Any type of data
How does a document database store data?
In flexible documents
What data formats are commonly used in document databases?
JSON and XML