A database is a common storage place for data which can be accessed by many people simultaneously. A typical database has data organized into forms, tables, rows, columns, fields etc. The data in a database can be managed that is read, written to or deleted.
Database forms are the front end for a database. The user ‘writes’ data into the database using these forms. The data written here is manipulated and encoded before being sent to the database. They allow users to format the data that needs to be stored. These forms vary from being simple to complex. Simple forms typically have a few fields like text fields, text boxes etc while complex forms could include graphics and more. Writing data directly into a database can be tedious and complicated - nearly impossible. Database forms provide an easy interface to interact with the database. Even users who do not have intimate knowledge about databases can easily enter data into database forms. One more important function of forms is that they limit the database access to the users effectively there by reducing the risk of data loss/ damage.
Using database applications, it is possible to manage and share data in databases. Database applications are crucial to a business scenario – they enable sharing of data and communication between relevant users of the system. For instance, in a manufacturing business, when a new product has to be launched, there has to be complete integration of data between various departments like engineering, marketing, production, management, clients and so on.
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