Store hashtags in a tag and bridge table, normalize input, query any or all requested tags, and count weekly trends without scans.
Modeling Data Before Writing Tables
Modeling data before tables clarifies entities, relationships, keys, and grain so schema changes do not discover the rules too late.
SQL SERVER – Effect of Normalization on Index and Performance
Normalization organizes data dependencies, while indexes support access paths. I evaluate their performance effects through the actual workload.
Normalization Jokes and the Normal Forms They Make Fun Of
Normalization jokes are funny because they are true. Here are the classics in my own words, and the first three normal forms they poke fun at.