Database Design

  • Overview of database design considerations and the role of the CodeGen tool.
  • Discussion on the choice of relational database type with a focus on Microsoft SQL Server and the provider architecture’s potential for supporting other database types.

  • Exploring the multi-schema, single database approach and its implementation.
  • Detailed explanation of the entity table, entity fields, and the significance of metadata in providing a superset of information.
  • The creation of an abstraction layer for database structure and metadata, and its role in facilitating future multi-provider capabilities.

  • Specific design requirements for tables, primary key constraints, and the rationale behind the single column primary key approach.
  • The crucial role of database administrators in controlling design, deployment, and the balance between manual control and automated generation.

  • The process and functionality of the CodeGen tool in synchronizing and managing the database schema.
  • The use and advantages of stored procedures for transaction management, including security and performance benefits.

  • Base view generation for each entity, options for customization, and the impact on application architecture.
  • Managing custom database objects and integrating them with CodeGen configuration.
  • Implementation and management of full-text indexing and search capabilities in SQL Server through MemberJunction.

  • Purpose
  • Examples