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Aug 24, 2022 · Databases

Designing Relational Databases: E‑R Modeling, Normalization, Storage Engine, and Index Choices

This article explains the fundamentals of relational database design, covering E‑R modeling with a student‑course example, normalization through BCNF and 3NF, selection of MySQL storage engines, character set and data type choices, and best practices for index design.