What are the key elements of the Lotus Notes database?

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"There are four key elements of the Lotus Notes database. These include data, design, code, and security. The data is stored in the Lotus Notes database in individual records. These records are referred to as documents and consist of fields with various formats, including text, images, and attachments. Design refers to the way the data is accessed. Design elements include forms, visual interfaces, the Lotus Notes client, and web browsers. Code refers to how the data is manipulated. The Lotus Notes scripting language typically does this. The final element, security, refers to Lotus Note's use of the ACL, or access control list. The ACL enables administrators to grant or revoke access to individual users and various parts of the database."