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title: "What is denormalization and when would you go for it?"  
description: "What is denormalization and when would you go for it?"  
author: "Sumit Kesarwani"  
published: 2013-12-23  
updated: 2020-09-22  
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# What is denormalization and when would you go for it?

Denormalization is the process of attempting to optimize the performance of a database by adding redundant data or by grouping data. Denormalization is the reverse process of normalization.

## Answers

### Answer by Sumit Kesarwani

Denormalization is the process of attempting to optimize the performance of a database by adding redundant data or by grouping data. Denormalization is the reverse process of normalization.


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