A Dictionary of Common Database Terms

Description

Databases power many of the systems people use every day; from websites and business applications to financial systems, cloud platforms, and enterprise software. But learning databases often means encountering an unfamiliar vocabulary of technical terms.

A Dictionary of Common Database Terms provides a practical, beginner-friendly reference to 150 essential database terms and concepts used in modern information technology.

Written for students, beginners, aspiring IT professionals, career changers, and working technology professionals, this concise dictionary explains important terminology in clear language without sacrificing technical accuracy.

Readers will explore terminology related to:

Database fundamentals and database management systems
SQL statements, queries, and data manipulation
Tables, rows, columns, schemas, and relationships
Primary keys, foreign keys, constraints, and data integrity
Relational databases and NoSQL databases
Data modeling and entity relationship concepts
Indexes and query optimization
Transactions, ACID properties, and concurrency
Normalization and database design
Backup, recovery, and replication
Database security and access control
Data warehouses, OLAP, and OLTP
MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQLite, and other commonly encountered database technologies
Many entries also include practical examples and related-term references to help readers understand how database terminology appears in real technical environments.

Whether you are preparing for an IT course, learning SQL, studying database fundamentals, preparing for technical interviews, or simply need a convenient reference at your desk, A Dictionary of Common Database Terms is designed to help you understand the vocabulary behind modern database systems.