SQL Server
Question 1: What is redundancy?
Answer: Redundancy occurs when the same piece of information is stored in the database multiple times. Normalization helps remove redundancy.
Three major problems arise due to redundancy:
- Insertion anomaly: When the same information is entered in the database multiple times.
- Deletion anomaly: When deleting information from the database may lead to unintended deletions.
- Modification anomaly: When updating one piece of information requires updating multiple instances of the same data.
Example: Consider a scenario where a doctor attends to a patient, creating a relationship between a particular patient and a doctor.
Table Example: Patient Information
PatientID | PatientName | DoctorID | DoctorName |
---|---|---|---|
1 | John Doe | 101 | Dr. Smith |
2 | Jane Smith | 102 | Dr. Johnson |
3 | Bob Johnson | 101 | Dr. Smith |
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