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Module 6: Normalization

The chapter covers the principles of relational database design with a focus on normalization, aiming to minimize data redundancy and enhance data integrity. It describes various types of anomalies caused by data redundancy, outlines functional dependencies, and introduces normal forms (1NF, 2NF, 3NF, BCNF, 4NF, and 5NF). Furthermore, it explores the implications of denormalization as a strategy for performance optimization in certain scenarios.

Sections

  • 6

    Normalization

    Normalization is a systematic method for organizing database tables to reduce data redundancy and enhance data integrity.

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  • 6.1

    Introduction To Redundancy And Anomalies

    This section introduces the concept of data redundancy and its associated anomalies in database design, emphasizing the importance of normalization.

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  • 6.1.1

    Insertion Anomalies

    Insertion anomalies occur in databases when new valid data cannot be inserted without also adding redundant or artificial data.

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  • 6.1.2

    Deletion Anomalies

    Deletion anomalies occur when the removal of a specific record leads to the loss of other valuable information in a database.

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  • 6.1.3

    Update Anomalies

    Update anomalies occur when redundant pieces of data within a database lead to inconsistencies during updates.

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  • 6.2

    Functional Dependencies

    This section introduces functional dependencies, a key concept in relational database design, addressing how attributes relate within a relation and their role in the normalization process.

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  • 6.2.1

    Definition

    Functional dependency describes the relationship between attribute sets in a relation, indicating that the value of one attribute set determines the value of another.

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  • 6.2.2

    Trivial And Non-Trivial Functional Dependencies

    This section outlines the differences between trivial and non-trivial functional dependencies in database design, highlighting their relevance in data normalization.

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  • 6.2.3

    Closure Of A Set Of Functional Dependencies (F+)

    The closure of a set of functional dependencies, denoted as F+, represents all functional dependencies that can be logically inferred from a given set F for a relation R.

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  • 6.2.4

    Closure Of An Attribute Set (A+)

    The closure of an attribute set identifies all attributes functionally determined by that set given a collection of functional dependencies.

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  • 6.3

    Armstrong's Axioms

    Armstrong's Axioms are essential inference rules in relational database theory that help derive all valid functional dependencies from an initial set.

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  • 6.4

    Normal Forms

    Normal forms are essential guidelines in relational database design that aim to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity.

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  • 6.4.1

    First Normal Form (1nf)

    First Normal Form (1NF) is a foundational concept in database normalization, requiring that all attribute values be atomic, and there should be no repeating groups or multi-valued attributes.

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  • 6.4.2

    Second Normal Form (2nf)

    Second Normal Form (2NF) is achieved when a database is already in First Normal Form (1NF) and all non-key attributes are fully functionally dependent on the entire primary key.

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  • 6.4.3

    Third Normal Form (3nf)

    Third Normal Form (3NF) aims to eliminate transitive dependencies in a database, ensuring that every non-key attribute is directly dependent on the primary key.

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  • 6.4.4

    Boyce-Codd Normal Form (Bcnf)

    Boyce-Codd Normal Form (BCNF) is a stricter version of Third Normal Form (3NF), ensuring that for every non-trivial functional dependency, the determinant is a superkey.

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  • 6.5

    Multivalued Dependencies And Fourth Normal Form (4nf)

    This section covers multivalued dependencies (MVDs) and their significance in achieving Fourth Normal Form (4NF) in database design.

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  • 6.5.1

    Multivalued Dependency (Mvd) Definition

    Multivalued dependencies describe independent multiple values associated with a single key in a relation.

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  • 6.5.2

    Fourth Normal Form (4nf)

    Fourth Normal Form (4NF) addresses multivalued dependencies in database normalization, eliminating redundancy caused by independent sets of values.

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  • 6.6

    Join Dependencies And Fifth Normal Form (5nf)

    Fifth Normal Form (5NF) addresses join dependencies in database relations to ensure information can be reconstructed without loss.

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  • 6.6.1

    Join Dependency (Jd) Definition

    Join Dependency is a relationship in a database where a relation can be reconstructed through its projections without losing information.

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  • 6.6.2

    Fifth Normal Form (5nf)

    Fifth Normal Form (5NF) ensures that a relation cannot be decomposed into smaller relations without loss of information, specifically addressing join dependencies.

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  • 6.7

    Denormalization (Brief Discussion)

    Denormalization is the intentional introduction of redundancy into a database schema to enhance performance, particularly for query execution.

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  • 6.7.1

    Reasons For Denormalization

    Denormalization is a strategic process in database design that introduces controlled redundancy to enhance query performance.

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  • 6.7.2

    Drawbacks Of Denormalization

    Denormalization can improve query performance at the cost of increased data redundancy and potential inconsistencies.

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  • 6.7.3

    When To Consider Denormalization

    Denormalization is the deliberate introduction of controlled redundancy in a database schema to enhance performance.

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