What Are Object-Relational Databases?
Object-Oriented Databases (OODBs) were replaced by Object-Relational Databases due to limited adoption of OOP, SQL dependency, performance issues, and integration challenges.
When we talk about databases, SQL often comes to mind. Most people are familiar with SQL and relational databases, which use tables to organize and store data. But have you ever heard of Object-Oriented Databases? 🤔 At first glance, the term may seem unfamiliar. We all know about Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), but a database based on OOP concepts? Sounds new, right? 🤷♂️ Well, you're partially right! Object-oriented databases do indeed borrow principles from OOP, enhancing the capabilities of traditional databases and significantly boosting their performance. But how? Let’s dive in! 🚀...