Normalization is a systematic approach to organizing data in a relational database. It aims to reduce redundancy and dependency by dividing larger tables into smaller, related tables and ensuring each table contains only relevant, non-duplicated data. Normalization improves data consistency, reduces anomalies, and optimizes storage, making databases more efficient and reliable.

Why Normalize?

Without normalization, databases can face issues such as:

• Data Redundancy: Repetitive storage of data can lead to inefficiencies.