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Fact vs Dimension Tables

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Fact vs Dimension Tables

Fact tables store quantitative data (facts) about business events, like sales or website visits. These tables are typically large and contain foreign keys referencing dimension tables. Dimension tables, on the other hand, store descriptive attributes about the facts, such as customer details, product information, or dates. They provide context for analyzing the facts in the fact table.

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