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

Certificate of Completion

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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This course includes

38 Playgrounds

17 Quizzes

This course includes

38 Playgrounds

17 Quizzes

Course Overview

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 incre...Show More

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Sql

Database

Course Content

Introduction

Get familiar with database essentials, file-based system limitations, and reasons for transitioning to databases.

What to Expect Before the Advent of Databases Disadvantages of File-Based System

Fundamental Concepts

Look at the fundamentals of databases, DBMS functions, and database benefits.

What is a Database?Database management systems (DBMS)An Example of a Database Characteristics of the Database Approach Benefits of the Database Approach Quiz!

Data Modeling

Examine data models, schemas, three-schema architecture, data independence, and DBMS classification.

Introduction to Data Models Schemas and Instances The Three-Schema Architecture Data Independence Classification of Database Management Systems Quiz!

Entity-Relationship Data Model

Grasp the fundamentals of the Entity-Relationship model, its components, and practical applications.

Intro to Entity-Relationship Model Entities, Entity Sets and Entity Types Attributes Keys Relationships, Relationship Sets and Relationship Types Degrees of Relationship Types Binary Relationship Type Constraints Attributes of Relationship Types Weak Entity Types Exercise 1 Solution to Exercise 1 Exercise 2 Solution to Exercise 2

The Relational Data Model

Dig into the relational data model, keys, integrity constraints, schemas, and fundamental operations.

Relational Model Concepts Properties of a Table Introduction to Database Keys Integrity Rules and Constraints Relational Database Schemas Common Relational Database Operations Quiz!

Functional Dependencies

4 Lessons

Simplify complex topics in functional dependencies to enhance database design and normalization.

Normalization

10 Lessons

Master the steps to normalize database tables by achieving different normal forms, ensuring efficient design.

Structured Query Language

24 Lessons

Learn how to use SQL for data management, including queries, joins, constraints, and aggregate functions.

Conclusion

1 Lesson

Discover the logic behind foundational database design concepts and future learning pathways.

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