An object-oriented database management system (OODBMS) is a type of database system that combines the principles of object-oriented programming (OOP) with the functionality of a database. It allows data to be stored, retrieved, and managed as objects, similar to how they are defined in object-oriented programming languages like Java, Python, or C++.
Object Model:
Classes and Inheritance:
Encapsulation:
Persistence:
Object Identity (OID):
Complex Data Types:
Object-oriented databases are particularly useful for managing complex, hierarchical, or nested data structures commonly found in modern software applications.