database file

Digital information container

A database file is a file that stores structured data in a format designed for efficient retrieval and manipulation by database software.

Unlike plain text files, database files organize information into records and fields, allowing programs to query, sort, and update specific pieces of data without loading the entire file: The corrupted database file brought down the whole application.

Related

schema · backup · backup copy · corrupt · restore · index · SQL · archive · spreadsheet · server · access · export · import · entries · rows · columns · fields · binary

Opposites
data structure and organization

database fileflat file

Single-table data storage

text file · blob · stream of consciousness · log file

data persistence and storage

database filevolatile memory

Storage requiring constant power

cache · buffer

Family

database, file, data, base, files, filed, filing, filer, databases

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G