{"id":15211,"date":"2024-10-22T07:42:42","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T07:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/?p=15211"},"modified":"2024-11-06T09:16:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T09:16:26","slug":"what-is-relational-database","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Relational Database?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong> Relational database organize data into structured tables, enabling efficient retrieval and manipulation. They ensure data integrity and reduce redundancy through defined relationships. With SQL support and various applications across industries, relational databases are essential tools for businesses seeking to leverage accurate information for informed decision-making and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 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href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Understanding_Relational_Databases\" >Understanding Relational Databases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#How_Does_It_Work\" >How Does It Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Advantages_of_Relational_Databases\" >Advantages of Relational Databases<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Data_Integrity\" >Data Integrity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Reduced_Redundancy\" >Reduced Redundancy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Efficient_Data_Retrieval\" >Efficient Data Retrieval<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Flexibility\" >Flexibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Scalability\" >Scalability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Statistics_on_Usage\" >Statistics on Usage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Types_of_Relationships\" >Types of Relationships<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#One-to-One_1_1\" >One-to-One (1:1)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#One-to-Many_1_N\" >One-to-Many (1:N)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Many-to-Many_M_N\" >Many-to-Many (M:N)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Database_Management_Systems_RDBMS\" >Database Management Systems (RDBMS)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Features_of_RDBMS\" >Features of RDBMS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#ACID_Compliance\" >ACID Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#SQL_Support\" >SQL Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Multi-user_Access\" >Multi-user Access<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Data_Normalization\" >Data Normalization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Backup_and_Recovery_Options\" >Backup and Recovery Options<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Real-world_Applications\" >Real-world Applications<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Healthcare\" >Healthcare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Finance\" >Finance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Retail\" >Retail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Education\" >Education<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Case_Study_Example\" >Case Study Example<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Future_Trends\" >Future Trends<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Cloud_Databases\" >Cloud Databases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Integration_with_Big_Data_Technologies\" >Integration with Big Data Technologies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#NoSQL_Alternatives\" >NoSQL Alternatives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Artificial_Intelligence_Integration\" >Artificial Intelligence Integration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Enhanced_Security_Features\" >Enhanced Security Features<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#What_is_the_Main_Advantage_of_Using_A_Relational_Database\" >What is the Main Advantage of Using A Relational Database?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#How_Does_SQL_Work_in_Relational_Databases\" >How Does SQL Work in Relational Databases?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-relational-database\/#What_are_the_Common_Types_Of_Relationships_in_A_Relational_Database\" >What are the Common Types Of Relationships in A Relational Database?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"introduction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What if you could instantly access any piece of information you need, without having to sift through piles of data? Imagine a world where businesses can make decisions based on real-time data insights. This is the power of a relational database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"understanding-relational-databases\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Relational_Databases\"><\/span><strong>Understanding Relational Databases<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A relational database is a type of database that organizes data into structured tables. Each table consists of rows and columns, where each row represents a unique record and each column represents an attribute of that record.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This structure allows for easy organization and retrieval of data. The concept was introduced by E.F. Codd in the 1970s at IBM and has since become the backbone of many modern applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Basic Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tables:<\/strong> The primary structure in a relational database.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rows:<\/strong> Each row is a record, such as an individual customer or order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Columns:<\/strong> Each column holds specific attributes related to the record, like name, address, or order date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keys<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Primary Key: <\/strong>A unique identifier for each record in a table, ensuring no duplicate rows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Foreign Key:<\/strong> A field in one table that links to the primary key of another table, establishing relationships between tables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Relational databases use structured tables to organize data efficiently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data integrity is maintained through primary and foreign key relationships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SQL enables powerful querying capabilities for data manipulation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are widely used across various industries, including healthcare and finance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relational databases reduce redundancy and enhance operational efficiency for businesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read More:&nbsp; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pickl.ai\/blog\/dbms-architecture\/\"><strong>DBMS Architecture: A Deep Dive into Database Management Systems<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-does-it-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_It_Work\"><\/span><strong>How Does It Work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Relational databases operate on the principle of relationships among data points. By using <a href=\"https:\/\/pickl.ai\/blog\/discovering-different-types-of-keys-in-database-management-systems\/\">keys<\/a>, different tables can be connected. For example, consider a simple business scenario:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Customers Table:<\/strong> Contains customer information such as name, email, and phone number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Orders Table<\/strong>: Contains order details like order ID, product ID, and order date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The relationship between these tables can be established using a foreign key in the Orders table that references the primary key in the Customers table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This setup allows businesses to easily query and analyze data across multiple tables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"advantages-of-relational-databases\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_Relational_Databases\"><\/span><strong>Advantages of Relational Databases<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcEoueZZP7zGnCruSgXrEQGZhoj6n451ToyBuLwWdL-2pPd5K85szqYeIJsNKfhgQAYxzg6SGgaN7M2fXNjboTwwIHhtX2glCY5eKmMoNi3_vS3qCcJbkajpczx9A_PXQVv9i2DwWXdVFLdI4WCcCOcYhEX?key=de2KNLUUnKy0NgbpTKKexg\" alt=\"Advantages of Relational Databases\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Relational databases come with numerous advantages that make them popular among businesses. These advantages make relational databases a foundational technology in modern data management, supporting various applications from finance to healthcare and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"data-integrity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data_Integrity\"><\/span><strong>Data Integrity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensures accuracy and consistency through rules like referential integrity. This means that if a customer is deleted from the Customers table, all related orders must either be deleted or updated accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"reduced-redundancy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_Redundancy\"><\/span><strong>Reduced Redundancy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Data is stored once, minimizing duplication. For instance, instead of storing customer information in every order record, it is stored in one Customers table and referenced in the Orders table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"efficient-data-retrieval\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Efficient_Data_Retrieval\"><\/span><strong>Efficient Data Retrieval<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SQL (Structured Query Language) allows for powerful querying capabilities. Users can write complex queries to retrieve specific information quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"flexibility\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flexibility\"><\/span><strong>Flexibility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Changes to one table do not affect others, making it easier to maintain. For example, if a new attribute needs to be added to customers (like loyalty status), it can be done without altering the Orders table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"scalability\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scalability\"><\/span><strong>Scalability<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As your business grows, relational databases can easily scale to handle more data without significant changes to the structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"statistics-on-usage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Statistics_on_Usage\"><\/span><strong>Statistics on Usage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to recent surveys by DB-Engines, approximately 75% of all databases in use today are relational databases. This dominance is due to their reliability and ease of use across various industries, including finance, healthcare, and retail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"types-of-relationships\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Relationships\"><\/span><strong>Types of Relationships<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In relational databases, relationships are crucial for linking data across different tables. Understanding these relationships helps in designing efficient database schemas and ensures data integrity. There are three primary types of relationships:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"one-to-one-11\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One-to-One_1_1\"><\/span><strong>One-to-One (1:1)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each record in Table A corresponds to one record in Table B.In this relationship, a record in Table A corresponds to exactly one record in Table B, and vice versa.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This type is often used for separating sensitive data or when two entities need to be stored independently. For example, a person may have one unique identification number<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example: <\/strong>A person has one passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"one-to-many-1n\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One-to-Many_1_N\"><\/span><strong>One-to-Many (1:N)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A single record in Table A can relate to multiple records in Table B.This is the most common type of relationship where a single record in Table A can relate to multiple records in Table B.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, each record in Table B relates back to only one record in Table A. An example is a customer who can place multiple orders, but each order belongs to one specific customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example<\/strong>: A customer can have multiple orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"many-to-many-mn\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Many-to-Many_M_N\"><\/span><strong>Many-to-Many (M:N)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Records in Table A can relate to multiple records in Table B and vice versa.In this relationship, multiple records in Table A can relate to multiple records in Table B.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To implement this relationship, a junction table is often created, containing foreign keys from both tables. For instance, students can enroll in multiple courses, and each course can have multiple students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example<\/strong>: Students enrolled in many courses, and each course has many students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These relationships are established using primary and foreign keys, which help maintain data integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"database-management-systems-rdbms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Database_Management_Systems_RDBMS\"><\/span><strong>Database Management Systems (RDBMS)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An RDBMS is software that facilitates the creation, management, and manipulation of relational databases. Some popular RDBMS include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MySQL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PostgreSQL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oracle Database<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microsoft SQL Server<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These systems provide tools for data storage, retrieval, manipulation, security, and backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"features-of-rdbms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_of_RDBMS\"><\/span><strong>Features of RDBMS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Relational <a href=\"https:\/\/pickl.ai\/blog\/database-management-systems-in-social-media-giants\/\">Database Management Systems<\/a> (RDBMS) offer essential features that enhance data management, including ACID compliance for transaction reliability, multi-user access for collaboration, and robust security measures to protect sensitive information. These features ensure data integrity, consistency, and efficient performance across various applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"acid-compliance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ACID_Compliance\"><\/span><strong>ACID Compliance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensures reliable transactions through Atomicity (all-or-nothing transactions), Consistency (data remains valid), Isolation (transactions do not interfere), and Durability (completed transactions are permanent).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"sql-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SQL_Support\"><\/span><strong>SQL Support<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Allows users to perform complex queries easily. 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