Chapter 17. Database Design Issues
by Orryn Sledge
IN THIS CHAPTER
Problems that Can Arise from an Improperly Designed Database
Normalization
Denormalization
FAQ
A properly designed database can increase data integrity and simplify data maintenance. To help you better understand how to design a database, the following concepts are discussed in this chapter:
Problems that can arise from an improperly designed database
How to correctly design a database
How to take a properly designed database a step backwards in order to improve performance
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