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Star Schema

A classic analytical warehouse design with a central fact table surrounded by dimension tables.

The star schema is one of the most recognizable and practical designs in dimensional modeling. A measurement-focused fact table sits at the center, surrounded by dimension tables such as customer, time, product, or location. This structure provides strong advantages for BI tools and user-friendly querying. Because it balances simplicity, performance, and clarity, it is widely used in enterprise reporting.