# Attio's data model

URL: https://attio.com/help/reference/attio-101/attios-data-model
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Key concepts for understanding how data works in Attio.

- [Understanding Attio's data model](https://attio.com/help/reference/attio-101/attios-data-model/understanding-attio-data-model): Key concepts for understanding how data works in Attio.
- [Understanding objects](https://attio.com/help/reference/attio-101/attios-data-model/understanding-objects): The fundamental building blocks of Attio.
- [Understanding attributes](https://attio.com/help/reference/attio-101/attios-data-model/Understanding-attributes): How data is categorized in Attio.
- [Understanding records](https://attio.com/help/reference/attio-101/attios-data-model/understanding-records): Learn how records work in Attio.
- [Understanding lists](https://attio.com/help/reference/attio-101/attios-data-model/understanding-lists): Learn how lists work in Attio.
- [Define your data model: attributes, views, lists and objects](https://attio.com/help/reference/attio-101/attios-data-model/define-your-data-model-objects-lists-and-views): Decide which attributes, views, lists and objects to use for your workspace.