CST 363: Week 1

From the orientation, your reading from week 1 and your own experience answer the following questions.

1. Relational database tables and spreadsheets look similar with both having rows and columns.  What are some important differences between the two? 

Relational database tables ensure that each cell within a column share the same data type. Spreadsheet cells, however, can consist of varying data types within the same column. Additionally, Relational database can ensure data is unique throughout specific columns using logic, while spreadsheets do not have the same capability.

2. Installing and configuration a database and learning how to use it is more complicated that just reading and writing data to a file.  What are some important reasons that makes a database a useful investment of time? 

Databases allow for easy management of data, while also ensuring it is retrieved efficiently and accurately. Additionally, Databases accommodate increasing and large amounts of stored data. 

3. What do you want to learn in this course that you think will be useful in your future career?

I want to learn how to create cloud based databases that can be utilized by different users at different levels simultaneously. I've considered developing multi-player games, so I know it would be essential to be well versed in cloud database mechanics.

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