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What does the term legacy database mean?

I read this term a lot. What exactly is a legacy database? I ask because I had thought it meant an old database like dbase or rdb, but I don't think I'm right.

When looking at RoR or Django and "legacy database" integration, what does legacy database really mean? Is it different than a generic term "legacy database"?

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johnny Avatar asked Jun 02 '09 13:06

johnny


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In the general context, it can refer to any of the older database technologies.

In a more specific context, it can refer to a database system that was inherited by a team from previous project owners.

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aleemb Avatar answered Sep 21 '22 01:09

aleemb