Tag: Naming Convention
Best Practices for Database Schema Name Conventions
Assigning names to objects in your database is not a trivial task. This list of best practices for naming conventions in data modeling will help you do it the right way.
The task of designing a database schema is similar to that of creating the plans of a building. Both are carried out by making drawings in an abstract, theoretical framework. But they must be done with the understanding that these drawings will later become robust structures that support large constructions – in one case, constructions made of solid materials; in the other, constructions made of data.
The 11 Worst Database Naming Conventions I’ve Seen in Real Life
What – I can’t just let it be called Table_1?
After decades of working with databases, I’ve come across all kinds of naming conventions in database modeling, with varying degrees of usefulness. Some conventions are a great help when working with a database. Others are just a big headache.
When designing a data model, object names’ readability is an important consideration. A robot might not agree to this, as all names are equally easy for a robot to remember and to locate in a complicated SQL script.
Naming Conventions in Database Modeling
What’s In A Name? The Database Edition Database models require that objects be named. While several facets of naming an object deserve consideration, in this article we’ll focus on the most important one: defining a convention and sticking to it.
Why Use Naming Conventions? Look at the database model below. I went a bit overboard and removed as many traces of a naming convention as I could. This proves my first point: a naming convention is an important part of a well-built data model.
Tips for Better Database Design
Over the years, working as a data modeler and database architect, I have noticed that there are a couple rules that should be followed during data modeling and development. Here I describe some tips in the hope that they might help you. I have listed the tips in the order that they occur during the project lifecycle rather than listing them by importance or by how common they are.
7 Common Database Design Errors
Why Talk About Errors? Model Setup 1 – Using Invalid Names 2 – Insufficient Column Width 3 – Not Indexing Properly 4 – Not Considering Possible Volume or Traffic 5 – Ignoring Time Zones 6 – Missing Audit Trail 7 – Ignoring Collation Why Talk About Errors? The art of designing a good database is like swimming. It is relatively easy to start and difficult to master.
