Normalization Demystified

Hugo Kornelis

“Normalization is hard!” “Normalization is boring!” “There is no benefit in normalization.”

These myths are popular, but not true. In this Deep Dive session, I am going to show you why.

From the start (UoD, Functional Dependency), through the basics (Third Normal Form), and even all the higher normal forms. Academics need two semesters for this, but when explained right, 100 minutes is enough!

If you take database design seriously, you cannot afford to miss this session. You will get a clear and easy-to-understand overview of normalization, including all normal forms: what they are, how to check if they are met, and what consequences their violations can have. This will arm you with the knowledge to reject the myths about higher normalization, and all normal forms. More importantly, it will make you a better designer!