Engineering/Database

Why Does Database Normalization Matter?

Database normalization is often introduced through a short list of rules:First Normal Form: atomic valuesSecond Normal Form: remove partial dependenciesThird Normal Form: remove transitive dependenciesBCNF: every determinant must be a candidate keyThese definitions are useful when preparing for an exam.On their own, however, they do not explain how to examine a real table, identify what is wrong..