flat-file database

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• Flat file database — A flat file database describes any of various means to encode a data model (most commonly a table) as a plain text file. Flat filesA flat file is a plain text file which usually contains one record per line. [Citation last = Fowler first = Glenn… …   Wikipedia

• flat file — noun a file with two flat surfaces • Hypernyms: ↑file * * * noun : a file of rectangular section about four times as wide as thick at the heel and tapering toward the point * * * flat file noun (computing) A file without hypertext links • • •… …   Useful english dictionary

• flat-file — flat′ file′ adj. cmp of or pertaining to a database system in which each database consists of a single file not linked to any other file • Etymology: 1980 …   From formal English to slang

• flat file — noun A data file containing usually one record per line. When the flat file became unmanageable, we switched to a proper database system …   Wiktionary

• flat-file — /flat fuyl /, adj. of or pertaining to a database system in which each database consists of a single file not linked to any other file. [1980 85] * * * …   Universalium

• flat-file — /flat fuyl /, adj. of or pertaining to a database system in which each database consists of a single file not linked to any other file. [1980 85] …   Useful english dictionary

• Database storage structures — Database tables/indexes are typically stored on hard disk in one of many forms, ordered/unordered Flat files, ISAM, Heaps, Hash buckets or B+ Trees. These have various advantages and disadvantages discussed in this topic. The most commonly used… …   Wikipedia

• flat-filedatabase — flat file database (flătʹfīl ) n. A database system in which each database contains only one file, which is not linked to any other file. * * * …   Universalium

• Database-centric architecture — or data centric architecture has several distinct meanings, generally relating to software architectures in which databases play a crucial role. Often this description is meant to contrast the design to an alternative approach. For example, the… …   Wikipedia

• Database model — A database model is the theoretical foundation of a database and fundamentally determines in which manner data can be stored, organized, and manipulated in a database system. It thereby defines the infrastructure offered by a particular database… …   Wikipedia

• File system — For library and office filing systems, see Library classification. Further information: Filing cabinet A file system (or filesystem) is a means to organize data expected to be retained after a program terminates by providing procedures to store,… …   Wikipedia