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A Data Table may contain zero or more records (lines) and zero or more fields (columns), and thus (records * columns) cells filled with data. The records (lines) for a given table are described by a Table Format. All records in a Data Table are always of the same format. The Table Format describes every field in the table and contains several other options.
Even the most simple variables, containing just a single string or number, are represented by a Data Table with just one record and one field. This may seem strange at first glance, but the concept of Data Tables significantly simplifies complex operations.
Uses of Data Tables
Data Tables are widely used in AggreGate. They have three primary uses: