E.F. Codd's Relational Model Paper

Edgar F. Codd's seminal paper, 'A Relational Model of Data for Large Shared Data Banks,' introduced the theoretical foundation for relational databases, proposing a mathematically sound and flexible approach to data management.

Significance

This paper laid the entire theoretical groundwork for RDBMS, providing the intellectual blueprint for all subsequent relational database development and setting a new standard for data independence.