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Decomposing a relation into BCNF

relational-database database-normalization decomposition
asked 2013-02-27T01:13:35.700
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Why is a lossy decomposition called lossy?

database database-normalization
asked 2012-10-01T10:14:28.550
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Difference between 3NF and BCNF in simple terms (must be able to explain to an 8-year old)

database relational-database database-normalization 3nf
asked 2011-12-08T21:30:28.270
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Data normalization and writing queries

sql database database-normalization
asked 2011-06-22T00:40:00.760
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First-time database design: am I overengineering?

mysql database database-design schema database-normalization
asked 2010-02-23T18:18:07.317
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What are database normal forms and can you give examples?

database database-design database-normalization
asked 2009-04-07T02:43:56.390
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Is there ever a time where using a database 1:1 relationship makes sense?

sql database-design one-to-one database-normalization
asked 2009-02-05T19:08:42.630
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In terms of databases, is "Normalize for correctness, denormalize for performance" a right mantra?

database database-design database-normalization denormalization
asked 2008-11-16T03:24:55.773