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Multi-dimensional data structure

In computer programming, a data cube is a multi-dimensional array of values. Typically, the term "data cube" is applied in contexts where these arrays are massively larger than the hosting computer's main memory; examples include multi-terabyte/petabyte data warehouses and time series of image data. Even though it is called a cube, a data cube generally is a multi-dimensional concept which can be 1-dimensional, 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, or higher-dimensional. Wikipedia →

🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path

  1. Read the overview: Data cubeA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: A multi-source spatio-temporal data cube for large-scale geospatial analysisInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: IBM Cognos Dynamic CubesThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: The Australian Geoscience Data Cube — Foundations and lessons learnedCited 308 times
  5. Go sideways: Array DBMSA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: RasdamanA closely related topic

📖 Definitions

Noun A very large three-dimensional array or table.

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