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Key-Value Store

Key-Value Store
2023-03-23
by Piotr Kononow

Key-Value Store (or Key-Value Database) is a type of database that stores data as a set of unique identifiers (Key), each of which holds a value (Value). This value can be a primitive type, such as integer or text; or a complex data type, usually stored as JSON document.

Disclaimer: Picture above is an artist's impression and is not accurate representation of mechanics of Key-Value Stores :)

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