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What does "record" mean in programming?
record is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A single entry in a database table or dataset. In relational databases, a record corresponds to a row. The term is used broadly to mean any single stored unit of data.
Example
"The query returned 500 records matching the filter."
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