"Why is normalized data so important for database efficiency?"
Hey all! So I’ve been reading up on normalized data and how it’s *supposed* to make databases faster... but like, why exactly?
From what I get, it cuts down on duplicate stuff, so queries don’t gotta scan the same info over and over. Less redundancy = less storage + quicker lookups, right?
But tbh, I’m still fuzzy on the *real-world* impact. Anyone got examples where normalized data saved their bacon? Or maybe times when it *didn’t* help?
Also, does it matter if your DB is huge vs small?
Thx in advance! 🙌
(PS: Sorry for typos, typing on my phone lol)
Hey all! So I’ve been reading up on normalized data and how it’s *supposed* to make databases faster... but like, why exactly?
From what I get, it cuts down on duplicate stuff, so queries don’t gotta scan the same info over and over. Less redundancy = less storage + quicker lookups, right?
But tbh, I’m still fuzzy on the *real-world* impact. Anyone got examples where normalized data saved their bacon? Or maybe times when it *didn’t* help?
Also, does it matter if your DB is huge vs small?
Thx in advance! 🙌
(PS: Sorry for typos, typing on my phone lol)