Database Design

Database design refers to the process of planning and organizing the structure of a database to efficiently store and manage data, involving the creation of a blueprint for the database schema, tables, and relationships. Effective database design is crucial in the tech community as it directly impacts the performance, scalability, and reliability of applications and systems that rely on data storage and retrieval, making it a fundamental skill for developers, data architects, and database administrators to master.

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