Sams Teach Yourself PHP, MySQL and Apache All in One (3rd Edition)

In this chapter, you'll learn the thought processes behind designing a relational database. After this theory-focused chapter, you'll jump headlong into learning the basic MySQL commands in preparation for integrating MySQL in your own applications.

Topics covered in this chapter are

• Some advantages to good database design

• Three types of table relationships

• How to normalize your database

• How to implement a good database design process