What Does Temporal Database Mean?
A temporal database is a database that has certain features that support time-sensitive status for entries. Where some databases are considered current databases and only support factual data considered valid at the time of use, a temporal database can establish at what times certain entries are accurate.
Techopedia Explains Temporal Database
Dating from the early 1990s, development communities looked to develop specific guidelines for temporal databases in order to represent time frames for entries. Elements of temporal databases include “valid time” indicators and “transaction time” indicators. Experts describe the “valid time” as the time an entry is expected to be true or valid, and “transaction time” as an internal reference for databases. The valid time tables are also called “application time” tables, while transaction time tables can be referred to as “system version” tables.
