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What does "schema" mean in programming?
schema is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
The formal definition of the structure of a database or data format. A database schema defines tables, columns, data types, and relationships. A JSON schema defines the expected shape of a JSON object.
Example
"Update the database schema to add the new column before running the migration."
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