Gagnagrunnsgerð
Gagnagrunnsgerð is an Icelandic term that translates to "database type" or "database model." It refers to the logical structure and organization of data within a database system. Different database types employ distinct methods for storing, retrieving, and manipulating data, impacting their performance, flexibility, and suitability for various applications.
Historically, early database types included hierarchical and network models. The hierarchical model organized data in a
The relational database model, introduced by Edgar F. Codd, became the dominant paradigm. It organizes data
More recent database types have emerged to address the limitations of relational databases, particularly concerning scalability