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Relational Database

Definition

A way of storing data in tables of rows and columns that are linked together by shared values.

Why it matters

Relational databases are reliable and well understood, making them a safe default for most business data.

Example

A customer table linked to an orders table by customer ID is a classic relational database setup.

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