Most application problems don’t start in the frontend or API layer.
They start in the database.
When relational data isn’t structured properly, you get
- Duplicate records
- Inconsistent reporting
- Complex queries
- Systems that are hard to maintain
Good structure means:
- Proper primary and foreign keys
- Clear tables with single responsibilities
- Relationships that reflect real business logic
- A design that can scale over time
Your database is the foundation of your system. If it’s weak, everything built on top becomes fragile.
I wrote a deeper breakdown on how to structure relational data effectively using a Pixar-inspired example as a fun analogy here 👉: https://thebcms.com/blog/structuring-relational-data
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