What is the correct use case for a table vs a matrix?

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A table is used to show raw data or detailed rows without aggregation.
It works well for transactional data like order lists, invoices, or customer details.
In one project, I used a table to display all sales transactions with order ID, date, and amount.
A matrix allows grouping and aggregation across rows and columns.
It’s useful for showing summaries like sales by region and product.
Matrix supports drill-downs and subtotals, unlike a simple table.
Use tables for detail, matrices for summarized, multi-dimensional views.

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