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Database Normalization
A relational design process that reduces duplication and update anomalies.
Motivation
Database normalization organizes relational data to reduce duplication and anomalies. It solves the problem of keeping facts consistent as data changes.
Mental model
Normalization asks where a fact belongs so it is stored once and referenced correctly.
Where it fits
Database Normalization belongs to the Software track, inside Databases. It connects to nearby concepts through the graph relationships on this page and in the graph explorer.
Common mistakes
- Over-normalizing before understanding access patterns.
- Denormalizing accidentally because the model is unclear.
- Treating normalization as a performance feature rather than a correctness tool.
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