Definition
Databases that store and provide access to data points that are related to one another. Data is organised into tables, which consist of rows and columns.
Why it matters (in Poovi’s context)
Represents the traditional and structured approach to database management, exemplified by MySQL.
Key properties or components
- Structured schema
- Tables, rows, columns
- SQL for querying
- ACID compliance (typically)
Contradictions or debates
None.