Someone asked me today “what is data modeling”? Well, there’s the database definition where you are defining the schema for your fields, tables, relations, but for object design, what’s the best definition? We looked at the definition on whatis.com,
but the one we found that I like for its clarity is:

“(Data modeling) focuses on what data is required and how it should be organized rather than what operations will be performed on the data. To use a common analogy, … equivalent to an architect’s building plans…” obtained here.