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ACID (atomicity, consistency, isolation, and durability)

In transaction processing, ACID (atomicity, consistency, isolation, and durability) is an acronym and mnemonic device used to refer to the four essential properties a transaction should possess to ensure the ... Read Full Definition

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two-phase commit (2PC)

Two-phase commit (2PC) is a standardized protocol that ensures atomicity, consistency, isolation and durability (ACID) of a transaction; it is an atomic commitment protocol for distributed systems. Read Full Definition

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voltage reference

A voltage reference is an electronic component or circuit that produces a constant DC (direct-current) output voltage regardless of variations in external conditions such as temperature, barometric pressure, ... Read Full Definition

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state of charge (SOC)

The state of charge (SOC) is a measurement of the amount of energy available in a battery at a specific point in time. SOC is expressed as a percentage. Read Full Definition

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NoSQL (Not Only SQL database)

NoSQL is an approach to database management that can accommodate a wide variety of data models, including key-value, document, columnar and graph formats. Read Full Definition

RDBMS (relational database management system)

A relational database management system (RDBMS) is a collection of programs and capabilities that enable IT teams and others to create, update, administer and otherwise interact with a relational database. Read Full Definition

nanopaint

Nanopaint is a coating that can modify the properties of a surface or substance according to user-defined parameters. Read Full Definition

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ledger database

A ledger database is somewhat modern and commonly refers to a type of database that uses cryptographic techniques, including blockchain, to secure data and enable an immutable ledger. Read Full Definition

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data lakehouse

A data lakehouse is a data management architecture that combines the key features and the benefits of a data lake and a data warehouse. Read Full Definition

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Schrodinger's cat

Schrödinger's cat is a famous hypothetical experiment designed to point out a flaw in the Copenhagen interpretation of superposition as it applies to quantum theory. Read Full Definition

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