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Data Modeling a Guide to Database Structures

This presentation discusses various data models used in database systems, including hierarchical, network, relational, entity-relationship, object-oriented, and NoSQL models. Each model is analyzed for its structure, advantages, and disadvantages, providing insights into their applications and suitability for different data complexities and scalability requirements. It emphasizes the importance of evaluating query performance and available development resources when choosing the right data model.

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Data Modeling a Guide to Database Structures

This presentation discusses various data models used in database systems, including hierarchical, network, relational, entity-relationship, object-oriented, and NoSQL models. Each model is analyzed for its structure, advantages, and disadvantages, providing insights into their applications and suitability for different data complexities and scalability requirements. It emphasizes the importance of evaluating query performance and available development resources when choosing the right data model.

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Data Modeling: A Guide to

Database Structures
This presentation explores different data models used in database
systems, highlighting their unique structures, advantages, and
disadvantages. We'll delve into the fundamental concepts and
provide real-world examples to illustrate their applications.

by MRITUNJOY pAUL
Hierarchical Data Model
Structure Advantages Disadvantages

Tree-like organization with parent- Simple to understand and Data redundancy, leading to
child relationships. Data is implement. Efficient for potential inconsistencies. Complex
organized into nodes, representing representing hierarchical data, to implement many-to-many
records. such as organizational structures. relationships.
Network Data Model
Structure Advantages Disadvantages

Extension of the hierarchical More flexible than the hierarchical Complex to design and implement.
model, allowing multiple parent model. Reduced data redundancy Difficult to navigate through
nodes for a single child node. compared to the hierarchical complex data relationships.
model.
Relational Data Model
Structure Advantages Disadvantages

Data organized into tables, also Simple and flexible. Data integrity Less efficient for complex
known as relations, with rows and through constraints. Easy to query relationships. Potential
columns representing tuples and using SQL. performance issues with large
attributes. datasets.
Entity-Relationship (ER) Data Model
Purpose Advantages Disadvantages

Conceptual model used for Easy to understand and Limited in representing complex
designing databases, focusing on communicate. Useful for initial data structures. Requires further
entities, attributes, and database design and planning. refinement for actual
relationships between them. implementation.
Object-Oriented Data Model
Structure Advantages Disadvantages

Combines object-oriented Represents complex data and Complex to implement and


programming concepts with relationships effectively. Supports manage. Can be less efficient for
database capabilities, focusing on code reusability and modularity. simple data structures.
objects, classes, and relationships.
NoSQL Data Models
1 Key-Value
Stores data as simple key-value pairs, ideal for simple data
structures.

2 Document
Stores data as JSON or XML documents, suitable for semi-
structured data.

3 Column-Family
Organizes data into column families, optimized for handling large
datasets.

4 Graph
Represents data as nodes and edges, efficient for representing
complex relationships.
Choosing the Right Data Model
Data Complexity
The complexity and structure of data can influence the choice of model.

Scalability Requirements
Consider how the model scales with growing data and usage.

Query Performance
Evaluate the model's ability to support efficient queries and data retrieval.

Development Resources
Consider the available expertise and resources for implementing and
maintaining the model.

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