Database Design

Overview

Provides comprehensive guidance for designing robust, scalable, and maintainable database schemas for both relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases, from conceptual modeling to physical implementation.

Design Workflow

1. Requirements Analysis - Gather data requirements and usage patterns
2. Conceptual Modeling - Create entity-relationship diagrams (ERD)
3. Logical Modeling - Define normalized schema with relationships
4. Physical Modeling - Select data types, indexes, and constraints
5. Validation - Review design against requirements and best practices

Quick Start

Basic E-commerce Schema: