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An RDBMS-only architecture for web applications
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Multi-tier architectures have been the de facto standard for web applications, leaving little room for alternative solutions. Despite this, there is diversity in the proposals, especially in the tiers' number, size, and responsibilities. In particular, the database-centric approach aims to implement application logic and behavior within an RDBMS. In this work, we present, model, and propose to extend the database-centric approach into an RDBMS-only architecture, where the whole multi-tiered application is implemented in the database server. We present a characterization and description of the architecture and an early prototype that implements the proposal. It is important to note that both the database-centric and the proposed RDBMS-only architectures are a particular case of a three-layered model that needs to be differentiated from monolithic systems. Our preliminary results show that this approach is not only feasible but also advisable in some cases.
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Okoronkwo, M. C., Mustapha, M., Markus, C., Adaji, M. A., & Chibunze, N. E. (2025) · Open Journal of Physical Science (ISSN: 2734-2123) · doi:10.52417/ojps.v6i2.1039
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- Vicente, A., Etcheverry, L., & Sabiguero, A.
- Affiliations
- Universidad de la República de Uruguay (UY)
- Venue
- 2021 XLVII Latin American Computing Conference (CLEI)
- Publisher
- IEEE
- Published
- 2021-10-25
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- 1-9
- OpenAlex
- W4200210226
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- 4
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- 2025: 1 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 1
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- conference paper
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- en
- Open access
- closed
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- Latin American Computer Conference (CLEI) (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Web Applications and Data Management
- Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Advanced Database Systems and Queries
- Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Software › Engineering and Information Technology
- Keywords
- web application, layered architecture, database server, monolithic systems, database management systems
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