Introduction to databases

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Learn the basics of what databases are, why they are so important for most software, and which types of databases are best for different use cases. Start from the fundamentals to give yourself a solid foundation.

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What are databases?
Comparing database types: how database types evolved to meet different needs
Introduction to database schemas
Glossary of common database terminology

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