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Designing an SQL Database System - MySQL module S154
Data will be at the heart of your applications. Whilst it is possible to alter data structures later on without losing data, it is much better to get your design right at the start. This module covers the principles of analysing your database-destined data and designing a good structure for it.

This topic is presented on public course MySQL

Examples from our training material
authors.tab   Author table
books.tab   Book table
docdata.sql   Data for design / complex join example
docjoin.sql   Select for design / complex join example
docs.sql   Database and table setup for design / complex join example
just.php   Skeleton application - design / complex join example
pivot.sql   SQL to load book, author and pivot tables
pivots.tab   Pivot table
tabled.php   Display normalised MySQL tables on a web page
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Background information
Some modules are available for download as a sample of our material or under an Open Training Notes License for free download from http://www.training-notes.co.uk.
Topics covered in this module
Interfacing an SQL database to applications.
Interfacing to SQL via PHP.
Other Clients.
Relational database design.
Database normalisation.
Principles of a relational database.
CoddÕs Rules for a Truly Relational Database System.
Hiding passwords in client programs.
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