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Computer Science 7. What do you understand by the term Introduction to databases and SQL
‘Database as a Service’ (DBaaS)?.
This part covers an introduction to
What valuable contribution does it
databases and SQL starting with the
have?
basics on what the databases are, why
8. Discuss the contributions brought
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by the rise of IoT (Internet of
simple operations using SQL.
Things) devices? they are essential, and how to perform
Understanding databases

A database is a structured collection
Designing database Using of data that is stored and accessed

SQL and PHP electronically from a computer system.
In the digital age, data drives decisions, Databases are managed through a
powers applications, and informs our Database Management System (DBMS),
understanding of the world around which provides users the tools to interact
us. From the apps on our phones to with the database’s data. These DBMSes
the websites we browse daily and the offer various functionalities, such as
trending artificial intelligence, databases data creation, querying, updating, and
are the unseen engines powering much administration of databases, ensuring
of our digital lives. This section covers data integrity, security, and performance.
the role and importance of databases
recognizing how databases support the Importance of databases in modern
storage, retrieval, and management of web and mobile applications
data in various aspects of technology Databases are very important for modern
and everyday life. together fundamental web and mobile apps because they store
concepts and basics of creating and and manage data efficiently, which is
manipulating a database using SQL within essential for how users interact with the
PHP scripts, establishing a connection to apps and how the apps work.
a database, creating tables, inserting data,
querying data using PHP and hands-on
activities of designing and interacting Activity 8.21:
with databases using SQL (Structured
Query Language) and PHP (Hypertext Understanding the role of databases
in modern applications
Preprocessor). It enables you to become
familiarised with everyday applications Aim:
that use databases (e.g., social media To investigate and comprehend
platforms, online shopping) and create the significance of databases in
data-driven web applications within your contemporary web and mobile
surrounding environment and beyond applications.
using SQL and PHP.

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