2. Data model
In a database, data is described using a data model, which provides a structure for representing the data, and a language for manipulating the data thus described. The aim of a data model is to represent real-world data as simply and accurately as possible. The main difference between data models is their suitability for specific applications.
2.1 Relational model
The relational model is by far the most widely used. Created in the early 1970s for business applications, it owes its success to its simplicity and the declarative aspect of the associated manipulation language.
In the relational model, data is represented in the form of relationships (tables), made up of attributes (columns) and tuples (rows). Each tuple uniquely describes...
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