{"id":20714,"date":"2025-03-26T06:21:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T06:21:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/?p=20714"},"modified":"2025-03-26T06:21:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T06:21:59","slug":"first-normal-form-in-dbms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/first-normal-form-in-dbms\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding First Normal Form (1NF) in DBMS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Summary: First Normal Form (1NF) ensures structured databases by eliminating duplicate columns, enforcing atomicity, and using unique identifiers. It enhances data consistency and retrieval. Understanding 1NF is crucial for database optimisation. Learn SQL and data science techniques with Pickl.AI\u2019s courses to master efficient data management and analytics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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Form (1NF)?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/first-normal-form-in-dbms\/#Definition_of_1NF\" >Definition of 1NF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/first-normal-form-in-dbms\/#Key_Characteristics_of_1NF\" >Key Characteristics of 1NF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/first-normal-form-in-dbms\/#Rules_of_First_Normal_Form\" >Rules of First Normal Form<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/first-normal-form-in-dbms\/#Eliminating_Duplicate_Columns\" >Eliminating Duplicate Columns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/first-normal-form-in-dbms\/#Ensuring_Atomicity_No_Multi-Valued_Attributes\" >Ensuring Atomicity (No Multi-Valued Attributes)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/first-normal-form-in-dbms\/#Presence_of_a_Unique_Identifier_Primary_Key\" >Presence of a Unique Identifier (Primary Key)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/first-normal-form-in-dbms\/#Examples_of_First_Normal_Form\" >Examples of First Normal Form<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/first-normal-form-in-dbms\/#Example_of_a_Table_Not_in_1NF\" >Example of a Table Not in 1NF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/first-normal-form-in-dbms\/#Converting_the_Table_into_1NF-Compliant_Form\" >Converting the Table into 1NF-Compliant Form<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/first-normal-form-in-dbms\/#Difference_Between_1NF_and_Other_Normal_Forms\" >Difference Between 1NF and Other Normal Forms<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/first-normal-form-in-dbms\/#Comparison_with_Unnormalized_Form_UNF\" >Comparison with Unnormalized Form (UNF)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/first-normal-form-in-dbms\/#How_1NF_Differs_from_Second_Normal_Form_2NF\" >How 1NF Differs from Second Normal Form (2NF)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/first-normal-form-in-dbms\/#Advantages_of_First_Normal_Form\" >Advantages of First Normal Form<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/first-normal-form-in-dbms\/#Limitations_of_First_Normal_Form\" >Limitations of First Normal Form<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/first-normal-form-in-dbms\/#Closing_Thoughts\" >Closing Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/first-normal-form-in-dbms\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/first-normal-form-in-dbms\/#What_is_the_First_Normal_Form_1NF_in_DBMS\" >What is the First Normal Form (1NF) in DBMS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/first-normal-form-in-dbms\/#What_are_some_examples_of_the_First_Normal_Form_1NF\" >What are some examples of the First Normal Form (1NF)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickl.ai\/blog\/first-normal-form-in-dbms\/#Why_is_the_First_Normal_Form_1NF_important\" >Why is the First Normal Form (1NF) important?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"introduction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Databases are like digital filing cabinets, but they can become a mess without proper organisation! That\u2019s where <a href=\"https:\/\/pickl.ai\/blog\/what-is-normalization-of-data-in-database\/\">database normalisation<\/a> helps. The first normal form in DBMS (1NF) ensures data is stored neatly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why care? The DBMS market, worth $63.5B in 2022, is expected to reach $152.36B by 2030 (growing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zionmarketresearch.com\/report\/database-management-systems-dbms-market#:~:text=The%20global%20database%20management%20systems,11.56%25%20between%202023%20and%202030.\" rel=\"nofollow\">11.56%<\/a> annually). With data booming, structured databases are a must!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we\u2019ll cover first normal form rules, easy first normal form examples, and why 1NF is crucial. Even if you\u2019re new to databases, don\u2019t worry\u2014we\u2019ll keep it simple!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1NF ensures atomicity, meaning each field contains a single, indivisible value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eliminates duplicate columns, ensuring a structured and organised database.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires a unique identifier, ensuring each row is uniquely identified by a primary key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improves data consistency by reducing redundancy and enhancing data retrieval.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn SQL for better DBMS skills with Pickl.AI\u2019s data science courses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-first-normal-form-1nf\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_First_Normal_Form_1NF\"><\/span><strong>What is the First Normal Form (1NF)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First Normal Form (1NF) is a fundamental rule in <a href=\"https:\/\/pickl.ai\/blog\/database-vs-data-warehouse\/\">database<\/a> design that helps organise data efficiently. It ensures that a table is structured to eliminate duplicate and complex data, making it easier to manage and retrieve information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"definition-of-1nf\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Definition_of_1NF\"><\/span><strong>Definition of 1NF<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A table is said to be in <strong>First Normal Form (1NF)<\/strong> when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each column contains only <strong>one value<\/strong>: no multiple values in a single cell.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each row is <strong>unique<\/strong> and can be identified using a primary key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are <strong>no repeating groups<\/strong> or duplicate columns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, 1NF ensures that <a href=\"https:\/\/pickl.ai\/blog\/difference-between-data-and-information\/\">data<\/a> is stored clean, structured, and consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"key-characteristics-of-1nf\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Characteristics_of_1NF\"><\/span><strong>Key Characteristics of 1NF<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Atomicity<\/strong>: Every cell in the table must have a <strong>single, indivisible value<\/strong>. For example, you should create separate rows or columns instead of storing multiple phone numbers in one column.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Uniqueness<\/strong>: Each row in the table must be uniquely identifiable, typically using a <strong>primary key<\/strong>. This ensures that there are no duplicate records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Repeating Groups<\/strong>: Data should not be stored in <strong>multiple columns<\/strong> when it can be organised in separate rows. This avoids unnecessary duplication and makes data retrieval easier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rules-of-first-normal-form\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rules_of_First_Normal_Form\"><\/span><strong>Rules of First Normal Form<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfbFyq00h0RjQY15wmMRwoF7fsolDVicP4CA48CNDqXh5epNsR6wv-mJs2QrcA45LPnTYzo0_BuuhsCpbC7yYganAfgri7mWBo4kFxLXrmY77MEMkQPKIBmacOLPLvP4vedVhAoBw?key=wwNu5_5VZixx_8xFw2_EvaIG\" alt=\"Rules of First Normal Form.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To organise data properly in a database, we follow certain rules. These rules ensure the data is clean, well-structured, and easy to work with. The First Normal Form (1NF) has three essential rules: removing duplicate columns, ensuring each piece of data is stored separately (atomicity), and using a unique identifier for each record.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s explore each rule in simple terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"eliminating-duplicate-columns\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eliminating_Duplicate_Columns\"><\/span><strong>Eliminating Duplicate Columns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine you are storing student exam scores in a table. If a student has taken multiple exams, you might create columns like <strong>Math_Score1, Math_Score2, Math_Score3<\/strong>, etc. This is a bad practice because adding more subjects would require new columns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, in 1NF, we store each piece of information in a structured way. We create separate rows for each exam, keeping only necessary columns. This makes data easier to manage and search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"ensuring-atomicity-no-multi-valued-attributes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ensuring_Atomicity_No_Multi-Valued_Attributes\"><\/span><strong>Ensuring Atomicity (No Multi-Valued Attributes)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each cell in a table should hold only <strong>one<\/strong> value, not a list. For example, if a customer has multiple phone numbers, storing them as <strong>&#8220;9876543210, 8765432109&#8221;<\/strong> in one column is incorrect. Instead, each phone number should be stored in a separate row. This makes searching and updating data much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"presence-of-a-unique-identifier-primary-key\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Presence_of_a_Unique_Identifier_Primary_Key\"><\/span><strong>Presence of a Unique Identifier (Primary Key)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every row in a table should have something that makes it unique. This could be a <strong>Student ID, Order Number, or Employee Code<\/strong>. A unique identifier (Primary Key) helps prevent duplicate records and ensures that each entry is distinct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"examples-of-first-normal-form\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_First_Normal_Form\"><\/span><strong>Examples of First Normal Form<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the First Normal Form (1NF) is easier with examples. Let\u2019s take a simple table that does not follow 1NF rules and then transform it into a proper 1NF-compliant format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"example-of-a-table-not-in-1nf\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_of_a_Table_Not_in_1NF\"><\/span><strong>Example of a Table Not in 1NF<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider a table storing student information, including the subjects they study:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXc1EHpphwMvS-llCgOUNBP3fXMON_enICJ_xEkNBDvzKDs2P2geJH-QIu7XhWDG-hQDRWlgUV4PZzL8NKimTF5ifAlPS9d7ISJAJtlLe7vUzbN2zu14YA4xOuEDd0F9n_emK0xL-g?key=wwNu5_5VZixx_8xFw2_EvaIG\" alt=\" Table with multi-valued subjects, violating 1NF.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This table is <strong>not in 1NF<\/strong> because the &#8220;Subjects&#8221; column contains <strong>multiple values<\/strong> (Math, Science, etc.) instead of a single value per row. In a well-structured database, each field should store only <strong>one piece of information<\/strong> per cell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"converting-the-table-into-1nf-compliant-form\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Converting_the_Table_into_1NF-Compliant_Form\"><\/span><strong>Converting the Table into 1NF-Compliant Form<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To convert this table into <strong>First Normal Form (1NF)<\/strong>, we must ensure that each field contains only one value. This means we must <strong>split<\/strong> the multi-valued &#8220;Subjects&#8221; column into separate rows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcaQJsFZuUQbAD5dJ7rBeM52_m5lUvKrPFnuGL_fUGBf4XEMlYN-NIxNhQur7vSiCMdP80r4B15txreTXmGvtNUDl3JCIqsRMsb53e6dyeONy2wuuM5SpinthKSuJs1KOtvn0cFCw?key=wwNu5_5VZixx_8xFw2_EvaIG\" alt=\"single-valued subjects, compliant with 1NF.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, every cell contains a <strong>single value<\/strong>, making the table <strong>1NF-compliant<\/strong>. If students study more than one subject, they appear in multiple rows, but every column now holds only one piece of data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach makes the database <strong>cleaner, more structured, and easier to search<\/strong>. With this format, we can quickly find all students studying a particular subject without confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"difference-between-1nf-and-other-normal-forms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_Between_1NF_and_Other_Normal_Forms\"><\/span><strong>Difference Between 1NF and Other Normal Forms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When organising data in a database, it is important to follow specific rules to avoid errors and inefficiencies. These rules are called normal forms, and they help structure data properly. First Normal Form (1NF) is the basic step of organising data, but databases often need further improvements using Second Normal Form (2NF) and beyond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s explore how 1NF compares to Unnormalized Form (UNF) and how it differs from 2NF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"comparison-with-unnormalized-form-unf\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_with_Unnormalized_Form_UNF\"><\/span><strong>Comparison with Unnormalized Form (UNF)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before applying 1NF, a table may be in <strong>Unnormalized Form (UNF)<\/strong>. UNF means the data is stored without any structure or rules. A table in UNF often has:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Repeating columns<\/strong> (e.g., storing multiple phone numbers in a single row).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multiple values in one cell<\/strong> (e.g., listing several product names in one field).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When we apply <strong>First Normal Form (1NF)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each cell contains <strong>only one value<\/strong> (no lists or sets).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every column stores <strong>only one type of data<\/strong> (e.g., a phone number column should not contain names).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The table has a <strong>primary key<\/strong>, which uniquely identifies each row.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Converting a table from UNF to 1NF makes the data easier to manage, search, and update without confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-1nf-differs-from-second-normal-form-2nf\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_1NF_Differs_from_Second_Normal_Form_2NF\"><\/span><strong>How 1NF Differs from Second Normal Form (2NF)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once a table follows <strong>1NF rules<\/strong>, it can still have problems like <strong>redundant data<\/strong>. That\u2019s where <strong>Second Normal Form (2NF)<\/strong> comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A table is in <strong>2NF<\/strong> if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0It is already in <strong>1NF<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All data depends <strong>only on the primary key<\/strong> and not on part of it (if the key has multiple columns).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if a sales table has <strong>Order ID<\/strong> and <strong>Product ID<\/strong> as a combined key but stores customer names in the same table, this breaks <strong>2NF<\/strong> because the customer name only depends on <strong>Order ID<\/strong>, not the whole key. To fix this, we move such data to separate tables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applying <strong>2NF<\/strong> reduces <strong>data duplication<\/strong> and improves <strong>database efficiency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"advantages-of-first-normal-form\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_First_Normal_Form\"><\/span><strong>Advantages of First Normal Form<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First Normal Form (1NF) makes databases more organised and efficient. It helps store data in a structured way, making it easier to manage and retrieve information. Here are some key benefits of using 1NF:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ensures Data Consistency and Accuracy<\/strong>: 1NF removes duplicate and inconsistent data, ensuring all information is stored correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Makes Data Easy to Find and Use<\/strong>: Since 1NF organises data neatly in tables, users can quickly search, sort, and retrieve the required information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduces Repeated Data<\/strong>: By eliminating redundancy, 1NF saves storage space and prevents confusion caused by duplicate records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"limitations-of-first-normal-form\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limitations_of_First_Normal_Form\"><\/span><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Limitations of First Normal Form<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First Normal Form (1NF) helps organise data correctly but also has some drawbacks. 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