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Registry

What is it?

A registry is a database that stores information about a specific type of thing.


Tech Understandability: Beginner


Simple One-Sentence Definition

A registry keeps track of important data.


Analogy or Comparison

Think of it like a filing cabinet where each folder holds important papers.


Why it matters?

Registries help organize information and make it easy to access.


Fun Fact

There are many types of registries, like those for domain names or software packages.


Related Terms

Database: A structured set of data stored in a computer.

Domain Name System: A system that translates domain names into IP addresses.

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