Mac OS X-compatible relational database outfitted with numerous ANSI SQL standard functionalities.
One of the standout features of Firebird is its excellent concurrency, which allows multiple users to access the same database without conflicts or slowdowns. Additionally, the software offers powerful language support for stored procedures and triggers, enabling advanced functionality when working with databases.
Despite its performance and robust feature set, Firebird is a completely free, commercially independent project developed and maintained by a team of C and C++ programmers, technical advisors, and supporters. It has been used in production systems under various names since 1981 and is based on the source code released by Inprise Corp (now known as Borland Software Corp) on 25 July, 2000 under the InterBase Public License v.1.0.
Perhaps best of all, Firebird doesn't require any registration, licensing, or deployment fees, making it a cost-effective solution for developers of all stripes. Regardless of whether you're building commercial or non-commercial software, you're free to deploy Firebird and use it in conjunction with third-party software.
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