LOOK UP WHEN NEEDED
File storage
Stores content as files and directories.
An everyday example
Organize records in folders.
See how these concepts connect
- Write an order rowRecord & fields
- Store in ledgerDatabase
- Keep another copyBackup
- Restore and checkRestore
The ledger illustrates structure; databases also enforce constraints and queries. A backup is an extra copy whose restorability must be tested.
Where this term is useful
These are related contexts, not prerequisites.
Back in the project
When it comes up: When saving, querying, sharing, and backing up data.
What to do next: Define data, access, and recovery; test creation, reopening, and retrieval.
Open the related method and stepsWhat can this analogy leave out?
Visible data is not proof of persistence; test restoration and preserve data during migrations.
Everyday examples explain roles and relationships; actual behavior follows the tool, language, or platform.