Data Modeling

Data Modeling In the Context of Database Design

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Database design is defined as: “design the logical and physical structure of one or more databases to accommodate the information needs of the users in an organization for a defined set of applications”. The design process roughly follows five steps: 1. Planning and analysis 2. Conceptual design 3. Logical design 4. Physical design 5. Implementation … Read more

Data Modeling

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A data model is a conceptual representation of the data structures that are required by a database. The data structures include the data objects, the associations between data objects, and the rules which govern operations on the objects. As the name implies, the data model focuses on what data is required and how it should … Read more