Databasesentriske

Databasesentriske refers to a software development approach where the database is considered the central and primary component of an application's architecture. In this paradigm, much of the application's logic and business rules are embedded directly within the database itself, often through stored procedures, triggers, and functions. This contrasts with more application-centric approaches where the bulk of the logic resides in the application code layer, and the database primarily serves as a passive data storage and retrieval mechanism.

The primary motivation behind a databasesentriske design is often performance optimization and data integrity. By keeping processing close to the data, it can reduce network latency and ensure that data manipulation is consistently applied according to defined rules. This can lead to faster execution of complex queries and transactions, as the database engine is highly optimized for these tasks. Additionally, enforcing business rules at the database level can provide a robust guarantee that data remains consistent, regardless of which application or user is accessing it.

However, this approach also presents challenges. It can lead to tightly coupled systems, making it more difficult to modify or scale parts of the application independently. Development and debugging can also become more complex, as understanding and troubleshooting logic spread across multiple database objects can be cumbersome. Furthermore, it may limit the choice of underlying database technologies, as the application becomes heavily reliant on specific database features.