Singular vs. Plural Database Table Names: The Case for Singular

A common debate in database design revolves around whether table names should be singular or plural. While plural names (e.g., `users`) seem intuitive, the author argues that singular names (e.g., `user`) offer significant advantages. Singular names improve readability in SQL joins and prevent inconsistencies with ORMs that automatically pluralize names. Maintaining singular names ensures schema consistency and avoids potential naming conflicts.