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Database An Introduction to the Database What is a database? • World Net defines database - an organized body of related information • The American Heritage Dictionary defines database - a collection of data arranged for ease and speed of search and retrieval Uses of database • Mailing lists • Customer tracking • To store multiple pieces of information about one topic • Search engines on the Internet Advantages of Database • • • • • Easy access Fast retrieval of information Sorting of data Filtering of data Merging of data with other data or documents An Example of a Database Program Other Examples of Database Programs Prices range from the hundreds to thousands of dollars. Common Databases • • • • • AVL ERIC Grade book program demographics Address programs Electronic Cookbooks