Database Design and Modeling

9.

Database Design Tools and Methodologies

9.1.

Design Methodologies

9.1.1.

Top-Down Approach

9.1.2.

Bottom-Up Approach

9.1.3.

Inside-Out Approach

9.1.4.

9.2.

9.2.1.

ER Diagram Tools

9.2.2.

9.2.3.

Database Design Software

9.2.4.

Reverse Engineering Tools

9.3.

Documentation Standards

9.3.1.

Data Dictionary

9.3.2.

Schema Documentation

9.3.3.

Design Rationale

9.3.4.

Change Management

9.4.

Quality Assurance

9.4.1.

9.4.2.

Validation Techniques

9.4.3.

Testing Strategies

9.4.4.

Performance Benchmarking

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