How can database normalization improve the structure and efficiency of PHP applications?

Database normalization can improve the structure and efficiency of PHP applications by reducing redundancy, improving data integrity, and simplifying queries. By organizing data into separate tables and establishing relationships between them, normalization helps to avoid data duplication and inconsistencies. This ultimately leads to more efficient queries and better performance. 

// Example PHP code snippet demonstrating the use of normalized tables in a database

// Connect to the database
$mysqli = new mysqli("localhost", "username", "password", "database");

// Query to retrieve data from normalized tables
$query = "SELECT users.username, orders.order_date, products.product_name 
          FROM users 
          JOIN orders ON users.user_id = orders.user_id 
          JOIN order_details ON orders.order_id = order_details.order_id 
          JOIN products ON order_details.product_id = products.product_id";

// Execute the query
$result = $mysqli->query($query);

// Fetch and display the results
while ($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
    echo "Username: " . $row['username'] . ", Order Date: " . $row['order_date'] . ", Product Name: " . $row['product_name'] . "<br>";
}

// Close the database connection
$mysqli->close();

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