Data engineering and IT

Snowflake schema

A star schema where the dimensions are split into further tables.

  • Data engineering and IT

Definition

A star schema where the dimensions are split into further tables. Tidier in theory, slower and harder to read in practice.

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Where it is used

Data modelling discussions, usually as the option not chosen.