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Firebird

The true open-source relational database

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Firebird SQL is an open-source relational database management system that runs on Windows, Linux, Mac OS X and other platforms. It provides a SQL-based data store for applications that need to store, query and manage structured data.

The project offers reference manuals, downloads and community resources, along with drivers such as Jaybird for Java and a Node.js driver. Firebird supports materialized views, which store pre-calculated query results with refresh options, and the project publishes guidance on SQL query optimization. Related tools and IDEs are available through the community, and the shop offers books, reference manuals and EmberWings magazine.

Firebird is aimed at developers and database administrators building applications on multiple platforms. It is distributed as open-source software; the pages do not describe paid editions, trials or seat-based licensing.

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