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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 16 MIN

Databases: The Design Thinking Behind Every Game, Hospital, and Restaurant

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What do video games, hospitals, restaurants, airlines, and social media all have in common? Databases.In this episode of Mr. Fred’s Tech Talks, Mr. Fred breaks down what a database really is, why it matters, and how database thinking helps us design better systems before a single line of code is written. From saved game progress to medical records and restaurant orders, databases are one of the most important invisible technologies in our world.You’ll also learn the difference between structured and unstructured data, why smart database design matters, and how design thinking plays a critical role in building technology that actually works.CONNECT Website: https://www.getmecoding.com Courses: https://courses.getmecoding.comFOLLOWYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GetMeCodingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/getmecodingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetMeCodingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrfred77/Follow, rate ★★★★★, and share! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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