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Data modeling is the process of creating a visual
representation of data to show how it's organized,
structured, and related. It's a foundational part of software development and analytics, and it's used to:
Create a blueprint
Data modeling is a way to create a roadmap for how data
will be stored and used in a system.
Standardize data
Data models provide a consistent way to define and format
data across systems, so different applications can share the same data.
Support business needs
Data models are built around business requirements, and
they can be used to identify new opportunities.
Ensure compliance
Data modeling can help organizations adhere to laws and
regulations. Enable data-driven decisions Data models can help employees make decisions and strategies based on data.
Data modeling concepts include:
Conceptual data modeling: An abstract concept Logistical data modeling: A concept Physical data modeling: A concept Graph data modeling: A modern approach that's often used to describe data sets with complex relationships Data modeling techniques include: Entity-relationship diagrams: Use rectangles to represent entities, ellipses to represent attributes, and diamonds or rhombus to represent relationships