Databases

Databases

1. Definition

   • A database is a persistent store of data which is held together in an organised way.

2. Paper

   • Diary
     • Yellow pages
       • Exercise book
         • Dictionary
           • Advantages
             • Cheaper
               • Don't need nay technical equipment

3. Computer

   • Microsoft office
     • Search engine
       • Phone book on a mobile phone
         • Google maps
           • Facebook profile
             • Instagram profile
               • Advantages
                 • Quicker to update
                   • Quicker to search for information
                     • Can make lots of copies of it really easily