Best practices for database design

To implement the best design for your database, you will need to follow some basic guidelines and ensure that you have proper data integrity by implementing keys and constraints, naming your database objects correctly, and using the correct data types. Always remember to document the database with a data dictionary, an entity-relationship diagram (ERD), or both.

Understanding data integrity

Data integrity refers to the consistency and accuracy of data. In RDMS, keys enforce data integrity. A key forces values in a table to conform to a standard that you specify in the key. It's essential to enforce data integrity in your database so that you have accurate and consistent data. You want...