MicroNugget: How to Normalize Databases

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In this video, Ben Finkel covers how to normalize a database. This is an essential process for structuring a database while avoiding redundancy and data integrity failures. There are three normal forms you could use, and Ben will walk through the pros and cons of each.

Database normalization is structuring a relational database in accordance with a series of “normal forms” to reduce data redundancy and improve data integrity. It’s the subject of quite a bit of discussion in the IT world. Entire college courses are taught on this subject, which can get incredibly complicated and very in-depth.

In this Nugget, Ben covers a high-level overview, digging into the concept of database normalization and discussing the three normal forms. Once you understand these concepts, you’ll be equipped to continue researching these forms on your own to discover which is the best fit for your specific situation.

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