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Introduction to Databases

A database is an organized way to store information so it can be easily searched and used. It can contain data about different topics like books in a library, students in a school, or customers in a store.

Records and Fields

A record is a single entry in a database, and each record is made up of multiple fields. Fields store specific types of information.

Outlined below is an example of a student database consisting of three records and four fields:

Database table outlining a couple of students along with their respective Grades, Ages, and Students IDs.

What is the purpose of a database?

A database is an organized way to store information so it can be easily searched and used. It can contain data about various topics, such as books in a library, students in a school, or customers in a store.

What is the difference between a record and a field in a database?

A record is a single entry in a database, while a field stores specific types of information. Multiple fields together make up a record.