dBASE
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Description: dBASE is a database management system (DBMS) and application development language initially released in 1979 as Vulcan. It was later rebranded as dBASE II by Ashton-Tate and became extremely popular in the 1980s and 90s for its ease of use and ability to create database-driven applications on personal computers. It features a built-in query engine, tools for creating forms and reports, and its own programming language. The .dbf file format, associated with dBASE, became a de facto standard for data storage. While it was initially described as "relational," it didn't fully adhere to Codd's relational model. Later versions, such as dBASE PLUS, added features like responsive web frameworks and support for various operating systems.
Website: https://dbase.com
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Mentioned as a database system; however, no further details were provided.
Found in /r/Database/Sep 10, 2024
What do i use to open this old database?
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Suggested by a user as a potential solution to open the database files.
Found in /r/Database/💬 109 comments
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dBase was mentioned as one of the major players in the early 90s, but was criticized for being atrocious to use and having opaque manuals. It was mentioned as less bad than the alternatives, and the format was universal enough to occasionally slurp in data from.
Found in /r/SQL/Feb 6, 2020
What digital nomading was like back in 1983.
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⬆︎ 972 upvotes
dBase II is mentioned in the image.
Found in /r/digitalnomad/Aug 16, 2016
Past competitors to RDBMS?
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Seen as a significant player in the early days of databases, despite not fully incorporating relational database concepts.
Found in /r/Database/Aug 8, 2014
RDBMS Genealogy
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Mentioned as one of the key players in the genealogy of relational database management systems.
Found in /r/Database/Jan 28, 2013
What are your experiences with PostgreSQL?
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⬆︎ 20 upvotes
dBase is mentioned as a legacy database system that MySQL was a popular replacement for in the 1990s.
Found in /r/PostgreSQL/Subscribe to our newsletter!
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