awesome-database-design

:zap: A collection of resources and tutorials to design a better database schema.
https://github.com/sujeet-agrahari/awesome-database-design

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Database-Specific Resources
- MySQL
  - Awesome MySQL - Curated MySQL resources
  - MySQL Documentation - Official docs
  - MySQL Performance Blog - Performance insights
  - MySQL Workbench Tutorial - Using MySQL Workbench
  - MySQL Indexing Best Practices - Index optimization
- MongoDB
  - Awesome MongoDB - Curated MongoDB resources
  - MongoDB Schema Design - NoSQL design patterns
- PostgreSQL
  - Awesome PostgreSQL - Curated PostgreSQL resources
  - PostgreSQL Exercises - Interactive learning
  - PostgreSQL Documentation - Official docs
  - PostgreSQL Performance Tuning - Optimization guide
  - Proper Use of Arrays in PostgreSQL - Array data type
- Other Databases
  - DynamoDB Best Practices - AWS NoSQL
  - Neo4j Graph Database - Graph database concepts
Tools & Software
- Database Design Tools
  - DataGrip - JetBrains database IDE
  - DBeaver - Universal database tool
  - QuickDBD - Quick database diagrams
  - Valentina Studio - Multi-database tool
  - SQL Studio - Modern SQL editor
- Monitoring & Profiling
  - Percona Monitoring and Management - Open-source monitoring
  - pgAdmin - PostgreSQL administration
  - pg_stat_statements - PostgreSQL query statistics
  - Datadog Database Monitoring - Multi-database monitoring
- Migration Tools
  - Sqitch - Database change management
  - Flyway - Database migration tool
  - Prisma Migrate - Modern migration tool
Topics:
- Database Design Tools
- Database Indexes
- SQL
- Hierarchical data modeling
  - Storing hierarchical data in a relational database
  - Models for Hierarchical Data in SQL
- Naming Convention
  - Database, Table and Column Naming Conventions
  - Character set and Collation
- Normalization
- Conceptual database design
- Entity-relationship modeling
  - A Quick-Start Tutorial on Relational Database Design
  - Choose your database identifiers wisely
- Multi-language database design
- Views
  - Why do you create a View in a database?
  - What are materialized views?
- Inheritance in database design
- Subtype/supertype design pattern
  - Super type/Sub type design pattern I
  - Super type/Sub type design pattern II
- Database Sharding
  - Database Sharding Crash Course (with Postgres examples)
  - Database Sharding Crash Course (with Postgres examples)
- Database Lessons
- Common Database Questions and Suggestions
- Cheatsheets
  - Normal Forms
  - SQL Commands
- Database Partition
  - Database Partitioning Guide
Learning Resources
- Books
  - Designing Data-Intensive Applications - Modern database systems
  - Database Internals - How databases work internally
  - The Art of PostgreSQL - PostgreSQL mastery
  - Database Design for Mere Mortals - Beginner-friendly book
  - High Performance MySQL - MySQL optimization
- Blogs & Articles
  - Planet PostgreSQL - PostgreSQL community blogs
  - MySQL Server Blog - Official MySQL blog
  - Database Trends and Applications - Industry news
- Interactive Learning
  - HackerRank SQL - SQL practice problems
  - LeetCode Database Problems - SQL coding challenges
  - SQLPad - Online SQL editor
- Courses & Video Tutorials
  - Udacity Database Courses - Intro to databases
  - freeCodeCamp Database Courses - Free certification courses
SQL & Query Languages
- SQL Tutorials
  - SQL Tutorial - W3Schools - Beginner-friendly tutorial
  - Mode SQL Tutorial - Analytics-focused SQL
- SQL Best Practices
  - SQL Style Guide - Writing readable SQL
  - SQL Anti-patterns - Common mistakes to avoid
  - Parameterized Queries - Preventing SQL injection
- Advanced SQL Concepts
  - Window Functions - Powerful analytical queries
  - Common Table Expressions (CTEs) - Recursive and non-recursive CTEs
  - Pivot and Unpivot - Data transformation
  - JSON in SQL - Working with JSON data
Scalability
- Database Sharding
  - Consistent Hashing - Sharding strategy
  - Vitess: Sharding for MySQL - MySQL sharding solution
  - When to Shard Your Database - Decision guide
  - Sharding Pattern - Microsoft's guide
- Replication Strategies
  - PostgreSQL Streaming Replication - PostgreSQL replication
  - MySQL Replication - MySQL replication guide
  - Master-Slave vs Master-Master - Replication topologies
- Database Partitioning
  - Table Partitioning Strategies - PostgreSQL docs
  - Partitioning vs Sharding - Understanding the difference
Community
- Sample Schemas
  - Database Administrators Stack Exchange - Q&A community
  - r/Database - Reddit community
  - Database Weekly Newsletter - Weekly database news
  - PostgreSQL Slack - PostgreSQL community
  - MySQL Forums - MySQL community
  - r/SQL - SQL discussions
Getting Started
- Fundamentals
  - Database Types Comparison - SQL vs NoSQL and when to use each
  - What is a Database? - Oracle's comprehensive guide
  - Database Design Basics - Introduction to database design concepts
  - Relational Database Concepts - Understanding the relational model
  - ACID Properties Explained - Transaction properties every developer should know
- Database Design Process
  - Database Design Process - Step-by-step guide
Reference Materials
- Cheatsheets
  - Database Normalization Cheatsheet - Normal forms reference
  - MySQL Cheatsheet - MySQL quick reference
  - SQL Join Visualizer - Visual join guide
- Sample Schemas
  - MySQL Sample Databases - Example schemas
  - Northwind Database - Classic sample database
  - PostgreSQL Sample Databases - Practice databases
  - Sakila Database - DVD rental schema
  - Premade Database Designs and Models - Real-world examples
Core Concepts
- Entity-Relationship Modeling
  - Entity-Relationship Diagrams - Complete guide to ER diagrams
  - ER Model Tutorial - Step-by-step ER modeling
  - Cardinality in Data Modeling - Understanding relationships
  - Crow's Foot Notation - Popular ER diagram notation
- Naming Conventions
  - SQL Naming Conventions - Comprehensive naming guide
  - Database Naming Standards - Industry standards
- Normalization
  - Normalization vs Denormalization - When to use each approach
- Keys and Relationships
  - Primary Keys, Foreign Keys, and Relationships - Understanding keys
  - Composite Keys - When and how to use them
  - UUID vs Auto-increment - Primary key strategies
Star History
- Database Design Tools
  - ![Star History Chart - history.com/#sujeet-agrahari/awesome-database-design&Date)
Performance & Optimization
- Query Optimization
  - N+1 Query Problem - Common pitfall
  - SQL Query Optimization Techniques - Practical tips
  - Explain Plan Analysis - Understanding query plans
- Database Indexes
  - Index Types Explained - Different index types
  - Partial Indexes - Conditional indexes
  - Full-Text Search Indexes - Text search optimization
- Views and Materialized Views
  - Materialized Views vs Tables - When to use each
  - Indexed Views in SQL Server - SQL Server perspective
Best Practices
- Security Considerations
  - SQL Injection Prevention - OWASP guide
  - Encryption at Rest - Data encryption
  - Row Level Security - Fine-grained access control
- Common Pitfalls
  - Database Design Mistakes - Common errors
  - ORM Anti-patterns - ORM best practices
  - Boolean Field Naming - Naming conventions
- Data Integrity
  - Check Constraints - Data validation
  - Triggers for Data Integrity - Automated validation
  - Soft Delete Pattern - Logical deletion
  - Temporal Tables - Historical data tracking
Design Patterns
- Inheritance in Databases
  - Class Table Inheritance - Martin Fowler's pattern
  - Concrete Table Inheritance - Alternative approach
- Subtype/Supertype Pattern
  - Polymorphic Associations - Understanding the pattern
- Hierarchical Data Modeling
  - Nested Set Model - Popular hierarchical pattern
  - Closure Table Pattern - Efficient hierarchy storage
  - Materialized Path - PostgreSQL ltree extension
- Multi-language Database Design
  - Translation Table Pattern - Common approach

Programming Languages

Categories

Topics: 67 Database-Specific Resources 14 Learning Resources 13 Tools & Software 12 Core Concepts 10 Best Practices 10 Scalability 9 SQL & Query Languages 9 Reference Materials 8 Performance & Optimization 8 Design Patterns 7 Getting Started 6 Community 6 License 1 Star History 1

Sub Categories

Database Design Tools 18 Sample Schemas 11 SQL 9 Database Indexes 8 Database Lessons 8 Normalization 6 Database Sharding 6 PostgreSQL 5 Books 5 Fundamentals 5 MySQL 5 Cheatsheets 5 Monitoring & Profiling 4 Advanced SQL Concepts 4 Entity-Relationship Modeling 4 Inheritance in database design 4 Data Integrity 4 Multi-language database design 3 Hierarchical Data Modeling 3 Common Pitfalls 3 Query Optimization 3 SQL Best Practices 3 Interactive Learning 3 Conceptual database design 3 Security Considerations 3 Keys and Relationships 3 Replication Strategies 3 Blogs & Articles 3 Migration Tools 3 Common Database Questions and Suggestions 3 Naming Convention 2 SQL Tutorials 2 Naming Conventions 2 Views 2 Other Databases 2 Courses & Video Tutorials 2 Subtype/supertype design pattern 2 Database Partitioning 2 Entity-relationship modeling 2 Inheritance in Databases 2 Views and Materialized Views 2 Hierarchical data modeling 2 MongoDB 2 Database Partition 1 Database Design Process 1 Subtype/Supertype Pattern 1 Contribution Guidelines 1 Multi-language Database Design 1

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