database

A euphemism for douche bag, perfect for the work setting. The origin of this meaning most certainly came from a computer science setting, where the term "database" is thrown around so much it was eventually used as a derogatory term.

Boss: "So, what do you think of our new general manager?"
Me: "That guy's a real database."
Boss: "Yes, I suppose he does store a lot of information. (chuckles)"

by Dave Berlin September 8, 2008

Database Fatigue

Exhaustion related to the monotony and tediousness of working with or designing database applications. Side effects include sleepiness, boredom, numb legs, eye strain, and dislike of Keanu Reeves movies where computers seem interesting.

Ashley went home early after a long day of programming due to Database Fatigue.

by Pleasant Man April 29, 2014

databass

Attributed (mockingly) as the source for made up information. An alternative to pulling it out of one's ass.

Bob: Those sales figures are amazing.
Bill: Yeah, too bad he got them from the databass.

by foundart April 25, 2008

databasefrontend

The front end of a database

Use the databasefrontend and then go from there.

by Hercolena Oliver October 18, 2008

database frontend

SQL administration and development frontend with graphical user interface, written completely in Java that runs on virtual machines supporting Java

Zaval Database; light and functional web-based front-end to any database accessable by JDBC drivers;
knoda is database frontend for Linux/KDE based on hk_classes and is released under the GNU General Public; this software is referred to as a generic database frontend, your database system is the backend database and the interface between the two is called the backend API consisting of a small number of function handlers and structure definitions

database frontend

Rekall is an open source database front end, in the style of Microsoft Access.

by Hercolena Oliver July 10, 2010

databasizing

to convert a paper-based storage system into an automated database system with MS Access

the 4Corners pharmacy store is databasizing their storage from paper storage and filing.

by Razure September 21, 2011

Database Normalisation

EACH ATTRIBUTE SHOULD DEPEND ON
1 THE KEY
2 THE WHOLE KEY
3 NOTHING BUT THE KEY
SO HELP ME CODD!

Who up playing with they Database Normalisation?

Oh silly me, the steps for Database Normalisation are so easy to remember!

by FLEMDOG February 1, 2024