Question

What is benefit of the data dictionary in programming?

Answer 1

A data dictionary is a collection of descriptions of the data objects or items in a data model for the benefit ofprogrammers and others who need to refer to them. A first step in analyzing a system of objects with which users interact is to identify each object and its relationship to other objects.

Answer 2

Advantage of Data Dictionary

It gives the well structured and clear information about the database. One can analyze the requirement, any redundancy like duplicate columns, tables etc. Since it provides a good documentation on each object, it helps to understand the requirement and design to the great extent.