Databases

How To Use MySQL Triggers

April 12, 2021

MySQL triggers provide control over data validation when inserting, updating or deleting data from a database. Learn how to use triggers through an example database and when to use each type of trigger.

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What Is a Spark DataFrame?

March 16, 2021

Thanks to Spark's DataFrame API, we can quickly parse large amounts of data in structured manner. DataFrame API is available for Java, Python or Scala and accepts SQL queries.

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Understanding NoSQL Data Modeling Techniques

February 25, 2021

NoSQL data models are built for speed, efficiency, and scalability. This tutorial covers different techniques for building NoSQL data models.

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How to Install SQL Express Server

February 4, 2021

SQL Server Express is a light, feature-restricted version of Microsoft's SQL Server 2019.
This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing, upgrading, or uninstalling your copy of SQL Server Express 2019.

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MySQL Date Function Guide with Examples

January 28, 2021

Find a list of all MySQL date functions in this helpful article. Learn what each function does and how to use it through the practical examples.

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MySQL Commands Cheat Sheet

January 20, 2021

Need a reference sheet for all the important MySQL commands? Check out this MySQL Commands article which includes a downloadable MySQL cheat sheet in PDF format.

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MongoDB vs. MySQL

December 31, 2020

The rise of NoSQL databases caused a stir in the database community, with many companies deciding to adopt the novel approach to database management. This article analyses how MongoDB, a document-oriented NoSQL, compares with MySQL, a traditional relational database management system.

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ACID vs. BASE: Comparison of Database Transaction Models

November 25, 2020

Database transaction models are sets of properties which guarantee validity of data in a database. ACID and BASE are the most common among them. This article describes and compares the two models and offers advice on which one to choose.

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How to Install Redis on Mac

November 5, 2020

Redis is an open-source solution for data storage, most often used as a database, cache storage, or a message broker. This tutorial covers different ways to install, configure, and uninstall Redis on Mac.

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Data Warehouse Architecture Explained

October 29, 2020

A data warehouse is a complex system that stores historical and cumulative data used for forecasting, reporting, and data analysis. Learn about the data warehouse architecture and the components found in the system.

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