7 topics found for:

“entity relationships”

ERD

Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) is a visual representation of the relationships between entities in a database. Essential for designing and understanding the data structure and relationships within digital products.

Ontology

A structured framework for organizing information, defining the relationships between concepts within a specific domain to enable better understanding, sharing, and reuse of knowledge. Important for creating clear and consistent data models, improving communication, and enhancing the efficiency of information retrieval and management.

Ontology vs. Taxonomy

Ontology is a comprehensive model that includes entities, their attributes, and the complex relationships between them, while taxonomy is a hierarchical classification system that organizes entities into parent-child relationships. Essential for understanding the depth and scope of data organization, helping to choose the appropriate structure for information management and retrieval.