Relational model

The relational model for management of a database is a data model based on predicate logic and set theory.

Design

Database normalization is usually performed when designing a relational database, to improve the logical consistency of the database design and the transactional performance.

Related Topics:
Database normalization - Relational database - Consistency - Database design

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There are two commonly used systems of diagramming to aid in the visual representation of the relational model: the entity-relationship diagram (ERD), and the related IDEF diagram used in the IDEF1X method created by the U.S. Air Force based on ERDs.

Related Topics:
System - Diagramming - Visual representation - Relational model - ERD - IDEF - U.S. Air Force

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