A data model is the conceptual blueprint defining how data is structured, related, and constrained, while a schema is the physical implementation of that model in a database. Used by architects to design systems and by developers to build queries, this distinction helps teams align business rules with technical storage. Data engineers, analysts, and DBAs benefit from avoiding costly redesigns.
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