Edgar Codd

Edgar Codd was a British computer scientist known for developing the relational database model in the 1970s. His innovative approach organized data into tables that can be linked or related to each other, making it easier to manage and retrieve information. This concept revolutionized how databases are structured and accessed, leading to the development of SQL (Structured Query Language) for managing these databases. Codd's work laid the groundwork for modern database management systems, profoundly impacting data processing in various fields, including business, science, and technology. He is often regarded as a pioneer in database theory.