What is Database?
The short answer
A database is organised storage for a site's data, such as users, orders and posts, that the back-end reads and writes on request.
Database, explained
Relational databases like Postgres store data in tables with strict relationships; document databases store flexible records. Hosted services now provide a database, authentication and an API in one.
Questions people ask about Database
What is Database?
A database is organised storage for a site's data, such as users, orders and posts, that the back-end reads and writes on request.
Related terms
The back-end is the server-side part of a site that visitors never see: databases, logins, payments, business logic and the APIs the front-end calls.
SupabaseSupabase is a hosted back-end built on Postgres that provides a database, authentication, file storage and APIs, often used as a quick back-end for web apps.
SQL injectionSQL injection is an attack that slips database commands into form fields or URLs, letting an attacker read or change data the site never meant to expose.
WebsiteA website is a collection of linked web pages published under one domain name, stored on a server and viewed in a web browser.
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