Describe the first normal form (1NF) in database normalization.

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Describe the first normal form (1NF) in database normalization.

The first normal form (1NF) in database normalization is the basic level of normalization. It requires that each column in a table contains only atomic values, meaning that each value in a column should be indivisible. Additionally, each column should have a unique name, and the order of the rows and columns should not matter. This form eliminates duplicate data and ensures that each piece of information is stored in a separate column.