PROGRAMMING Hi Everyone ! What is Programming ? Programming is the process of taking an algorithm and encoding it into a notation, a programming language, so that it can be executed by a computer. Define Programming Language A prog ra mming language is a special language programmers use to develop software programs, scripts , or other sets of instructions for computers to execute. Types of Programming Language Different languages have different purposes, so it makes sense to talk about different kinds, or types, of languages. Some types are: Machine languages , that are interpreted directly in hardware Assembly languages , that are thin wrappers over a corresponding machine language High-level languages , that are anything machine-independent System languages , that are designed for writing low-level tasks, like memory and process management Scripting languages , that are generally extremely high-level and powerful Domain-s...
What is Database ? A database is a collection of information that is organized so that it can be easily accessed, managed and updated. Data is organized into rows, columns and tables, and it is indexed to make it easier to find relevant information. What is Database Management System? A database management system (DBMS) is system software for creating and managing databases . The DBMS provides users and programmers with a systematic way to create, retrieve, update and manage data . Tables (Database) A database table is composed of records and fields that hold data. Tables are also called datasheets. Each table in a database holds data about a different, but related, subject. Figure 1 Record (Database) Data is stored in records. A record is composed of fields and contains all the data about one particular person, company, or item in a database. In this database, a record contains the data for one ...