Core Concepts
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Database: A database is an organized collection of structured data, stored and managed so that it can be efficiently accessed, retrieved, and updated.
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Table: A table is a structured arrangement of data in rows and columns within a database. Each table usually represents a particular entity (e.g., Users, Products).
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Row (Record): A row represents a single entry or record in a table. It contains values for all the defined columns, describing one specific instance of the entity.
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Column (Field): A column defines an attribute of the entity, specifying the type of data each record must include. Each column has a name and a data type (e.g., INT, VARCHAR).