Databases & Data Storage
Row
Definition
In a database table, a row, also called a record, represents a single, implicitly structured data item in a table. In simple terms, a database table can be thought of as consisting of rows and columns.
Why It Matters
A row contains the actual data for a single entity. The collection of all rows makes up the data in the table.
Contextual Example
In a `Products` table, a single row might contain the data for one product: `{ProductID: 123, Name: "Laptop", Price: 999.99}`.
Common Misunderstandings
- A row is also known as a "record" or a "tuple" in database terminology.
- Each row in a table should be uniquely identifiable, usually by a primary key.