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database design
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A carefully thought-out database design forms the foundation for future success. Databases are designed to offer an organized mechanism for storing, managing and retrieving information. This is done through the use of tables; if you're familiar with spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel, you're probably accustomed to storing data in tabular form.
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- Retrieve all records that match certain criteria
- Update records in bulk
- Cross-reference records in different tables
- Perform complex aggregate calculations
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