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Andmebaasühendused, or database connections, refer to the establishment of communication between an application or a client and a database management system. This connection is essential for any operation that involves retrieving, modifying, or storing data within the database. The process typically involves a client sending a request to the database server, which then processes the request and sends a response back.

Establishing a database connection requires specific parameters. These usually include the database server's address or hostname, the port number on which the database service is running, the name of the database to connect to, and authentication credentials such as a username and password. Secure connections may also involve additional configurations like SSL/TLS certificates.

Different programming languages and frameworks provide libraries or drivers that facilitate the creation and management of these connections. For example, in Java, JDBC (Java Database Connectivity) is commonly used, while Python offers libraries like `psycopg2` for PostgreSQL or `mysql-connector-python` for MySQL.

Once a connection is established, it is often managed within a connection pool. A connection pool is a cache of database connections that are kept open and ready to use. This approach significantly improves performance by avoiding the overhead of repeatedly establishing and closing connections for every database operation. Proper management of database connections, including their opening, closing, and handling of potential errors, is crucial for the stability and efficiency of applications that rely on data storage.