Fundamentals Of Object Databases: Object-orient... -

: Every object has a unique Object Identifier (OID) that never changes, unlike a primary key that might be tied to a specific column like an ID number. Tools of the Trade

"Think of it this way," Sarah said. "In a relational database, you're taking your car apart every time you park it in the garage, then reassembling it when you want to drive. In an object database, you just drive the car into the garage." The Four Pillars of the Garage Fundamentals of Object Databases: Object-Orient...

: The database can handle a "Vehicle" list that contains cars, trucks, and bikes, treating each correctly when asked to "calculate maintenance". : Every object has a unique Object Identifier

: The database stores both the car's data (color, model) and its behavior (start, drive) together in one unit. In an object database, you just drive the

: If Alex created a "Electric Car" class, it would automatically "inherit" everything from the "Car" class without needing a complex set of joined tables.

This is the —the exhausting process of translating fluid, real-world objects into flat rows and columns. A New Way: The Object Database