Technology, defined in plain English

A dashboard brings important information together in one view, often using charts and numbers.

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A data pipeline is a system that moves information from one place to another, often organizing or checking it along the way. Think about the water pipes in a house. Water starts somewhere else, travels through pipes and reaches the place where you need it. A data pipeline works in a similar way, but it moves information instead of water. It can collect information from several places, organize it and deliver it somewhere useful, such as a report.

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Data visualization turns information into charts or graphics that are easier to understand.

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A database is an organized place where a computer stores information so it can be found and updated easily. Think about a library. Books are organized so that you can find a particular title or author without searching through every book in the building. A database works in a similar way with digital information. It helps computer systems store details such as names, appointments, orders or payments and retrieve them when needed.

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A spreadsheet organizes information in rows and columns and can perform calculations.

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