DAT 390 Wk 1 Discussion – Table Structures

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation (during a current week as only current week’s postings will be counted towards class participation for that week). This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due on Thursday, day 3 (7/7/2022)

Respond to the following in a minimum of 140 words (worth 20 points):

In this first week, you discuss four different types of table structures: heap table, sorted table, hash table, and a table cluster. These row-oriented storage options are used in databases for various reasons.

1. a) Select one type of table.
2. b) Provide an example of when it would be appropriate to use this table.
3. c) Explain why this type is better than another in this scenario.

Site your sources (references).

Due Monday (day 7)

Post 2 replies (60 words minimum per comment post) to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional and your comment should be relevant to the discussion topic. Each comment is worth up to 10 points.

Note 1: please avoid self-comments (as those will not be counted).

Note 2: posts that are made after the participation deadline in the current week will not be counted toward class participation points.