To some people, a database is a mysterious matrix of inputs and outputs. It isn’t that mysterious, really. A couple of graphic explanations will help you better understand what it is so you can use this powerful tool to organize and query your data. A database can be thought of as a box but not [...]
What is a mashup? How can professionals use this technology?
Wikipedia defines a mashup as a web application that combines data from more than one source into a single integrated tool; an example is the use of cartographic data from Google Maps to add location information to real-estate data, thereby creating a new and distinct web service that was not originally provided by either source. [...]
