What is a database table and how is it different from a view?

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A database table is a physical structure where data is actually stored in rows and columns.
A view is a virtual layer built using a SQL query on top of one or more tables.
Tables hold raw or transactional data, while views are mainly used for reporting or analysis.
Changes in a table directly affect stored data, but a view reflects data only when queried.
In my project, fact tables stored sales transactions, while views exposed cleaned data to users.
Views helped simplify complex joins and apply business rules consistently.
This also improved security by restricting direct access to base tables.

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