SurrealDB is a multi-model database designed for applications that need flexible document storage and relationships between records. It combines document-oriented, graph and other data models through a unified database engine.
The database supports structured and semi-structured information, allowing applications to represent complex data without requiring conventional relational tables. Records can contain nested objects, arrays and direct relationships to other records.
SurrealDB uses SurrealQL, a query language designed to work across its different data models. Applications can retrieve documents, traverse relationships and perform transactional operations using the same database interface.
The database provides facilities for real-time applications through live queries. These allow clients to receive notifications when relevant information changes rather than repeatedly requesting the latest data.
SurrealDB can be embedded into applications or operated as a database server. Its security model also supports permissions and access controls for applications communicating directly with the database.
The core database is distributed under the Business Source License 1.1. This is a source-available licence that restricts certain uses, including providing database functionality as a service to third parties.
This is source-available software.
Key Features
- Document, graph and key-value data models.
- Flexible records with nested objects and arrays.
- SurrealQL query language.
- Native graph relationships and traversal queries.
- ACID transaction support.
- Live queries for monitoring database changes.
- Schema definitions and validation.
- Record-level and field-level permissions.
- Database authentication and access controls.
- Computed fields and database functions.
- Indexes for improving query performance.
- Embedded and client/server database operation.
Website: surrealdb.com
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Developer: SurrealDB Ltd
License: Business Source License 1.1
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