MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase, and SQLAlchemy
1️⃣ DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS (VERY IMPORTANT) What is a Database? A database is a structured place to store data permanently , so that: Data is safe Data is fast to retrieve Data is consistent Multiple users can access it Two BIG categories of databases 1️⃣ Relational Databases (SQL) Data stored in tables (rows & columns) Fixed structure (schema) Strong consistency Examples: MySQL PostgreSQL 2️⃣ Non-Relational Databases (NoSQL) Data stored as documents / key-value / graphs Flexible structure Scales easily Examples: MongoDB Firebase 2️⃣ MySQL (RELATIONAL DATABASE) What is MySQL? MySQL is a relational database that stores data in tables using SQL language . How data looks in MySQL id name email 1 Ram ram@gmail.com ✔ Fixed columns ✔ Strong structure Key concepts Schema → database structure Table → data container Row → record Column → attribute Properties (ACID) Atomicity – all or nothing Consistency – valid state Isolation – parallel safety Durability – data never lost 👉...