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Database applications
Software that facilitates communication between a human user and a database.
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Web services
Software; Database applications
Software building blocks, including business logic and processes or functions, that developers can assemble to create full-featured applications. A credit-checking service is an example of a Web ...
Compound key
Software; Database applications
A key in a database table that is made up of a number of column or field values. Synonymous with composite key.
Thin client
Software; Database applications
A system that runs a very light operating system with no local system administration and executes applications delivered over the network.
Multimedia database
Software; Database applications
A database containing other than relational data, such as video or audio information.
Computer aided systems engineering (CASE)
Software; Database applications
The combination of dictionary, generator, graphical, project management, and other software tools to assist computer-development engineers in maintaining systems.
Third-generation language (3GL)
Software; Database applications
The third major step or generation in the evolution of programming languages. A 3GL is a high-level programming language, such as PL/I, C, or Java.
Multipurpose internet mail extension (MIME)
Software; Database applications
A protocol for allowing e-mail messages to contain various types of media, such as text, audio, video, and images.
