Databases

SokweDB utilizes at least 3 databases, each for a different purpose. There may also be other databases available.[1]

sokwedb

The sokwedb database contains the final, “official”, data. All research takes place in this database.

sokwedb_test

The sokwedb_test database is used, by everyone, for testing. Typically, this database contains a copy of the sokwedb data. It may be desirable to upload new data into the sokwedb_test database before uploading into the sokwedb database. This allows the data to be cleaned and examinations made before upload into production.

sokwedb_dev

The sokwedb_dev database is for software and database development. It is primarily used by the system’s developers to try new features. After coordinating with the developers, it could used by anyone to test something that seems particularly dangerous and might interfere with normal operations if tested in the sokwedb_test database.

Footnotes

[1]

Particularly during periods of heavy software development, there may be a separate database dedicated to each developer.

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