What is CRUD Operations?
The four basic operations for managing data: Create, Read, Update, and Delete
Why It Matters
CRUD represents the fundamental actions any data-driven application needs to perform
Real-World Example
A contact management app needs CRUD: add contacts, view contacts, edit contacts, remove contacts
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Related Terms
API
A way for different software applications to talk to each other and share data
Database
An organised collection of data that your application can store, retrieve, and update
Query
A request to retrieve, create, update, or delete data from a database
SQL
A language for communicating with databases, used to create, read, update, and delete data
NoSQL
Databases that store data differently from traditional tables, often as flexible documents or key-value pairs
PostgreSQL
A powerful, free, open-source database known for reliability and advanced features