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Can you name the main types of tables used in databases?

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Main types of tables in databases:

  • Main (core) tables — store primary data, for example, a users table.
  • Auxiliary (reference) tables — contain reference information, such as a list of countries or statuses.
  • Join tables — used to implement many-to-many relationships between tables.
  • Temporary tables — created for intermediate data storage during a session or query.
  • History (archival) tables — store historical data or record versions.

The types of tables may vary depending on the DBMS and application architecture.