MySQL Users Conference 2006 “MySQL is at the heart of revolutionary changes in computer history.“—Tim O'Reilly
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Session

Introduction to Database Normalization and Joins

Mike Hillyer, Sales Engineer, OmniTI Computer Consulting
Arjen Lentz, Community Relations Manager, MySQL AB

Track: Performance Tuning and Benchmarks
Date: Tuesday, April 25
Time: 11:00am - 11:45am
Location: Ballroom D

One of the best things a database developer can do to improve the integrity and efficiency of their database is to normalize it. In this session, Mike Hillyer of MySQL AB will show you the basic steps of database normalization. In addition, Arjen Lentz will teach you all about joins in only a few minutes, you'll never again forget the difference between a LEFT OUTER JOIN and a CROSS JOIN.

  • Introduction
  • What Is Database Normalization?
  • What are the Benefits of Database Normalization?
  • What are the Normal Forms?
  • First Normal Form
  • Second Normal Form
  • Forming Relationships
  • Third Normal Form
  • Joining Tables
  • De-Normalization
  • Conclusion


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