dBASE
dBASE is one of the first widely successful database management systems for microcomputers, originally released in 1979. It uses a proprietary file format (.dbf) and a programming language (dBASE language) for managing structured data. While its peak popularity was in the 1980s and early 1990s, modern versions still exist, offering backward compatibility and updated features for Windows.
Core Information
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Overview & Role
dBASE is one of the first widely successful database management systems for microcomputers, originally released in 1979. It uses a proprietary file format (.dbf) and a programming language (dBASE language) for managing structured data. While its peak popularity was in the 1980s and early 1990s, modern versions still exist, offering backward compatibility and updated features for Windows.
Domain Classification & Tags
Performance Profile
#performance_profileTypical read and write throughput, payload size and processing latency.
Read Performance Profile
Throughput: Varies greatly, typically hundreds to thousands of records/sec for simple queries on local files.
Payload Size: Typically 100 bytes - 1 KB per record, but can vary based on table schema.
Processing Latency: Typically 10-100 ms for single record access or simple queries on local files.
Write Performance Profile
Throughput: Varies greatly, typically hundreds to thousands of records/sec for simple inserts/updates on local files.
Payload Size: Typically 100 bytes - 1 KB per record, but can vary based on table schema.
Processing Latency: Typically 20-200 ms for single record inserts/updates on local files.
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Connectors
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Reference Architectures
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Security Features
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