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Cygwin vs SQL Data Dictionary

A side-by-side look at Cygwin and SQL Data Dictionary. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Cygwin

Cygwin

Os & Utilities

Cygwin is a Linux-like environment and command-line interface for Windows. It provides functionality similar to a Linux distribution on Windows, allowing you to port software running on POSIX systems and run it natively on Windows.

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SQL Data Dictionary

SQL Data Dictionary

Development

A SQL data dictionary is a centralized repository of information about a database's schema. It documents tables, columns, data types, indexes, keys, views, stored procedures, and other database objects.

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