A solid data foundation is essential for any software system. In July 2023, I delivered a GDG Presentation focusing on core principles of data modeling and database management.
This talk covered data schema design. I discussed relational normalization, primary/foreign key designs, database indexing strategies, and choosing between SQL and NoSQL.
Key Takeaways:
- Database Normalization: Reducing redundancy while maintaining integrity.
- Index Optimization: Designing indexes that speed up queries without bloat.
- SQL vs NoSQL: When to choose relational databases vs document stores.
- Data Lifecycle Management: Strategies for archiving, pruning, and migrating production data.
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