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Database Design Fundamentals for Software Engineers
Gain insights into fundamental database concepts, relational databases, and entity-relationship diagrams. Learn about normalization techniques and basics of SQL to enhance database efficiency.
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74 Lessons
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1.
Introduction
Introduction
Get familiar with database essentials, file-based system limitations, and reasons for transitioning to databases.
2.
Fundamental Concepts
Fundamental Concepts
Look at the fundamentals of databases, DBMS functions, and database benefits.
3.
Data Modeling
Data Modeling
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Examine data models, schemas, three-schema architecture, data independence, and DBMS classification.
4.
Entity-Relationship Data Model
Entity-Relationship Data Model
13 Lessons
13 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of the Entity-Relationship model, its components, and practical applications.
5.
The Relational Data Model
The Relational Data Model
7 Lessons
7 Lessons
Dig into the relational data model, keys, integrity constraints, schemas, and fundamental operations.
6.
Functional Dependencies
Functional Dependencies
4 Lessons
4 Lessons
Simplify complex topics in functional dependencies to enhance database design and normalization.
7.
Normalization
Normalization
10 Lessons
10 Lessons
Master the steps to normalize database tables by achieving different normal forms, ensuring efficient design.
8.
Structured Query Language
Structured Query Language
24 Lessons
24 Lessons
Learn how to use SQL for data management, including queries, joins, constraints, and aggregate functions.
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ABOUT THIS COURSE
Databases are universal - they underlie the technology you use every day. They're a crucial component of everything from telecommunications systems, banking systems, and video games to just about any other software system that maintains some amount of persistent data.
In this course, you'll learn about the fundamental concepts of databases, why and when they're used, what relational databases are, and entity-relationship diagrams. You will also be exposed to techniques like normalization that help to increase the efficiency of databases. You'll wrap up with a look at the basics of Structured Query Language (SQL).
After completing this course, you will be able to move onto more advanced courses involving database systems and SQL.
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