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Web Developer Resource Index: Databases

A Database is a highly structured collection of information stored on a computer and accessible through a set of software methods. In database theory terminology, a database is a set of knowledge or facts, while a database system is the software used to query this information. Relational databases are based on mathematical set theory, but any further discussion of database theory is beyond the scope of this resource index.

For the purposes of this application, I am categorizing only open-source RDBMS, and am limiting the resource listings further to those that are most popular among Web developers.

Updated: Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 @ 1:53 AM EDT

Software:Databases {2}(7)[25]

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PostgreSQL {0}(4)[61]

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1.OSDB: Open Source Database Network

News and links for Open Source database programmers and administrators. [245]
★★★★☆
URI:http://osdb.org/
Author:
OSDB
[1]
Reviewed:Wednesday, April 13th, 2005 @ 7:53 PM EDT
by:
Douglas Clifton

OSDB: Open Source Database Network database open-source programming sysadmin
2.SQLite

SQLite is a small C library that implements a self-contained, embeddable, zero-configuration SQL database engine. Features include ACID compliant transactions, even after system crashes, portable databases stored in a single disk file, small/fast/simple. [1678]
★★★★☆
URI:http://sqlite.org/
Author:
D. Richard Hipp
[1]
Reviewed:Thursday, March 23rd, 2006 @ 1:54 AM EST
by:
Douglas Clifton

SQLite acid c database embed sql sqlite
3.ONLamp: Database DevCenter

An O'Reilly Development Center with articles, news, tutorials and reviews related to database design and programming. Open-source systems such as MySQL and PostgreSQL are well covered, as are commercial varieties including Oracle. [1465]
★★★★☆
URI:http://www.onlamp.com/databases/
Author:
O'Reilly Network
[13]
Reviewed:Wednesday, August 3rd, 2005 @ 11:49 PM EDT
by:
Douglas Clifton

ONLamp: Database DevCenter database developer mysql onlamp open-source oreilly postgresql programming
4.Gentle Introduction to SQL

An interactive SQL tutorial, learn about: SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, DB2, Mimer SQL, PostgreSQL and Access. [1066]
★★★★☆
URI:http://sqlzoo.net/
Author:
Andrew Cumming
[1]
Reviewed:Friday, April 29th, 2005 @ 1:49 AM EDT
by:
Douglas Clifton

Gentle Introduction to SQL database mysql postgresql sql
5.Perl DBI

DBI is the standard database independent interface module for Perl. It defines a set of methods, variables and conventions that provide a consistent database interface independent of the actual database being used. [1054]
★★★★☆
URI:http://dbi.perl.org/
Author:
Tim Bunce
[3]
Reviewed:Wednesday, June 1st, 2005 @ 11:42 PM EDT
by:
Douglas Clifton

Perl DBI database module oop perl programming
6.PostgreSQL vs. MySQL vs. Commercial Databases

It's All About What You Need: An article comparing PostgreSQL and MySQL, both to each other as well as with their commercial counterparts. [1051]
★★★★☆
URI:http://www.devx.com/dbzone/Article/20743
Author:
Tim Conrad
[1]
Reviewed:Tuesday, April 26th, 2005 @ 4:06 AM EDT
by:
Douglas Clifton

PostgreSQL vs. MySQL vs. Commercial Databases database mysql open-source postgresql
7.Open Source Databases

A brief look at the Berkeley DB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Derby, Firebird, and Ingres Open Source Relational Database Management Systems. [247]
★★★★☆
URI:http://www.databasejournal.com/features/mysql/article.php/3486596
Author:
Ian Gilfillan
[1]
Reviewed:Thursday, April 21st, 2005 @ 5:30 AM EDT
by:
Douglas Clifton

Open Source Databases database mysql open-source postgresql