Is there such a thing as too many tables?

Question

I\'ve been searching stackoverflow for about an hour now and couldn\'t find any topics related, so I apologize if this is a duplicate question.

My inquiry is this. Is th

Answer 1

Without knowing anything about your specific database, I'd say that no, you are not using too many tables. Real world problems and business needs can easily point to a schema that's at least as large as yours. I think the real question to ask is whether your design is right for your problem.