FILE ORGANIZATION
CONTENT
- Definition of File Organization
- Understanding File Organization
- Types of File Organization
- Basic Operations in File Organization
- Comparing File Organization Methods
Definition of File Organization
File organization is a crucial aspect of managing data or records within a file. It doesn’t pertain to the way files are organized within folders, but rather focuses on how the contents of a file are added and accessed.
Understanding File Organization
File organization is essentially a systematic approach to arranging records within a file, particularly when stored on a disk. It provides multiple access methods and customization options for efficiently managing data.
Types of File Organization
There exist various methods for organizing records on disk or tape. The primary file organization methods are as follows:
Heap File Organization
A heap file, also known as an unordered file, is the simplest form of file organization. In this method, records are inserted into the file without any specific order. New records are added to the end of the file, and if space is insufficient, a new page is created.
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