Top "Database-normalization" questions

Database normalization is the process of organizing the fields and tables of a relational database to minimize redundancy and dependency.

Understanding 3NF: plain English please

I am working through an example problem in which we are trying to identify which of the following relations is …

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How to understand the 5th Normal Form?

I'm using two online sources for gaining an understanding of the 5NF, without any rigor of Math and proofs. A …

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In terms of databases, is "Normalize for correctness, denormalize for performance" a right mantra?

Normalization leads to many essential and desirable characteristics, including aesthetic pleasure. Besides it is also theoretically "correct". In this context, …

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Normalization in plain English

I understand the concept of database normalization, but always have a hard time explaining it in plain English - especially …

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DB Design: 1st Normal Form and Repeating Groups

To adhere to 1st normal form, one of the things you must avoid is repeating groups. As in instead of: …

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What is a good KISS description of Boyce-Codd normal form?

What is a KISS (Keep it Simple, Stupid) way to remember what Boyce-Codd normal form is and how to take …

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What exactly does database normalization do?

New to database and so no to get upset with simple questions. As far as my googled and gathered knowledge …

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Top Down Vs Bottom Up - Normalisation

Could someone describe for me the differences between top down normalisation and bottom up normalisation with regards to databases, namely …

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How to Set Customer Table with Multiple Phone Numbers? - Relational Database Design

CREATE TABLE Phone ( phoneID - PK . . . ); CREATE TABLE PhoneDetail ( phoneDetailID - PK phoneID - FK points to Phone phoneTypeID ... phoneNumber ... . . . ); …

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Difference between canonical cover and minimal cover

Apologies if this is a ridiculous question; I've searched high and low for an answer with no avail. I know …

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