What is the difference between a database and a database management system?

A database is an organized collection of data where information is structured and stored for later use. It can be a set of tables, files, or other data structures.

A Database Management System (DBMS) is software that allows creating, managing, modifying, and retrieving data from a database. A DBMS provides an interface for working with the database, ensuring data integrity, security, transactions, and other functions.

Example: a database is like a library with books, and a DBMS is like a librarian who helps find the needed book, add a new one, or update information.