The Relational Model

The Relational Model organizes data into tables, called relations, where each table represents a specific type of information, such as customers or products. Each table has rows (records) and columns (attributes). Relationships between tables are formed through common data points, like a customer ID linking orders to customers. This structure makes data easy to access, manage, and update, supporting complex queries and ensuring consistency. It's widely used in databases because it efficiently stores and retrieves interconnected information in a logical, organized way.