9.3 Databases

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Databases store information within a structure that allows it to be easily accessed and analyzed. There are dozens of different programs that allow you to create databases including Microsoft Access, SQL, and Filemaker Pro.

Databases differ from spreadsheet software (Excel, google sheets) in their size, complexity, and organization.[1]

[1] Martin Ganchev, “Database vs Spreadsheet: What’s the Difference?,” May 3, 2022, https://365datascience.com/tutorials/sql-tutorials/database-vs-spreadsheet/ Links to an external site..

Database Types: https://www.knowledgefactory.net/2020/12/list-of-top-relational-databases.html