A database is an organized collection of structured data that is stored and managed electronically. Databases are essential tools for managing, storing, and retrieving data efficiently, and they play a vital role in modern applications.

Database Management Systems (DBMS)

A Database Management System (DBMS) is software that interacts with users, applications, and the database itself to capture, store, and manage data. It provides an interface for performing various operations on the data, such as inserting, updating, deleting, and retrieving data