Database design: mastering core principles and steps

Database design is the key to data organization, storage and access. The following will introduce the basic principles and main steps of database design for you.

Focus on the same theme

Ensure that relevant data is stored centrally for easy search and management.

Eliminate redundancy

Improve database performance and ensure data accuracy.

Follow the third paradigm

Standardize the relationship and reduce abnormal problems such as data redundancy.

A clear relationship

In a many-to-many relationship, it needs to be transformed into a one-to-many relationship.

Dynamic adaptability

The design takes into account the future demand changes, making the table structure more flexible.

Deep understanding of requirements

Define the user's data and processing requirements, as well as security and integrity requirements.

Conceptual model design

Use data abstraction to create system conceptual models, such as E-R model.

Logical structure planning

Define the mode and external mode of the system, especially the basic tables and views.

Physical structure optimization

Design storage structures and access methods, such as creating indexes.

System implementation and testing

Organize data storage, write programs, and try out.

Long term maintenance

During the operation of the system, the maintenance work continues.