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Database Design and Modeling with PostgreSQL and MySQL

You're reading from   Database Design and Modeling with PostgreSQL and MySQL Build efficient and scalable databases for modern applications using open source databases

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jul 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781803233475
Length 222 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Alkin Tezuysal Alkin Tezuysal
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Ibrar Ahmed Ibrar Ahmed
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Table of Contents (16) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1: Introduction to Databases
2. Chapter 1: SQL and NoSQL Databases: Characteristics, Design, and Trade-Offs FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 2: Building a Strong Foundation for Database Design 4. Part 2: Practical Implementation
5. Chapter 3: Getting Your Hands Dirty with PostgreSQL and MySQL 6. Part 3: Core Concepts in Database Design
7. Chapter 4: Mastering the Building Blocks of Database Design and Modeling 8. Part 4: Advanced Database Techniques
9. Chapter 5: Advanced Techniques for Advanced Databases 10. Chapter 6: Understanding Database Scalability 11. Part 5: Best Practices and Future Trends
12. Chapter 7: Best Practices for Building and Maintaining Your Database 13. Chapter 8: The Future of Databases and Their Designs 14. Index 15. Other Books You May Enjoy

The importance of a solid foundation in database design

A well-designed database ensures that data is organized in a way that allows for efficient storage and retrieval. Properly structured data can lead to faster query performance, reduced storage requirements, and improved system performance. A good database design includes data integrity constraints, such as primary and unique key relationships, which help maintain the accuracy and consistency of the data. This prevents data anomalies and ensures that the information stored is reliable.

A solid database design perspective accommodates future growth and changes to the application requirements. When a database is designed with scalability and flexibility, it can quickly adapt to handle increased data volumes and evolving business needs.

Also, a well-designed database is easier to maintain and update. Changes to the data model or schema modifications can be done more efficiently without disrupting the existing functionality or...

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