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Optimize vs Denormalize - What's the difference?

optimize | denormalize |

As verbs the difference between optimize and denormalize

is that optimize is (originally|intransitive) to act optimistically or as an optimist while denormalize is (computing) to add redundancy to (a database schema), the opposite of normalization, typically in order to optimize its performance.

optimize

English

Alternative forms

* optimise (UK )

Verb

(optimiz)
  • (originally) To act optimistically or as an optimist.
  • To make (something) optimal.
  • To make (something) more efficient, such as a computer program.
  • To become optimal.

    • Related terms

    * optimal * optimism * optimist * optimum

    Synonyms

    * (to make optimal) perfect * (to make more efficient) enhance, hone, improve, perfect

    denormalize

    English

    Verb

    (denormaliz)
  • (computing) To add redundancy to (a database schema), the opposite of normalization, typically in order to optimize its performance.