HSQLDBWhat is HSQLDB?
It offers a small, fast multi-threaded and transactional database engine with in-memory and disk-based tables and supports embedded and server modes. It includes a powerful command line SQL tool and simple GUI query tools.
HSQLDB is a tool in the Databases category of a tech stack.
Key Features
Original code, based on in-depth study of database theory and the SQL StandardExtensive syntax compatibility modes for porting from other database systemsThe fastest overall open-source SQL implementation for small and medium sized databasesThree transaction control models, including lock based and MVCC modelsFully multi-threadedCompact code footprint
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HSQLDB Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to HSQLDB?
MySQL
The MySQL software delivers a very fast, multi-threaded, multi-user, and robust SQL (Structured Query Language) database server. MySQL Server is intended for mission-critical, heavy-load production systems as well as for embedding into mass-deployed software.
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL is an advanced object-relational database management system that supports an extended subset of the SQL standard, including transactions, foreign keys, subqueries, triggers, user-defined types and functions.
MongoDB
MongoDB stores data in JSON-like documents that can vary in structure, offering a dynamic, flexible schema. MongoDB was also designed for high availability and scalability, with built-in replication and auto-sharding.
