Learning Journal Week 1 CST 363

 -Databases and spreadsheets both look alike because they use rows and columns, but they are not the same. A database is better when you have a lot of information and when different tables of data need to connect. It also makes sure the data stays accurate with rules, while a spreadsheet is easier to mess up. I see spreadsheets as good for small tasks, but databases are better for bigger ones.


-Setting up a database takes more time than just using a file or spreadsheet overall, but a database can hold more information, run searches faster, and let many people use it at the same time without errors. It also has security and backup features, which matter if the data is important. This makes the extra work at the start worth it.


-I want to learn how to write SQL and how to design a database that is set up the right way. I think this will help me in the future because I want to work in cybersecurity, and knowing how data is stored and protected is a big part of that. These skills will give me a good base for the kind of job I want.

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