Create And Submit An ER Diagram With At Least Two Tables

Create And Submit An Er Diagram With At Least Two Tables And Their Att

Create and submit an ER Diagram with at least two tables and their attributes. Your diagram should include: Table Names (for each entity) Attributes (first name, last name, city, etc.) Primary Keys Foreign keys Relationships Field types (text, currency, numeric, date) Your tables should be should be normalized (first, second and third normal forms) You can use the attached form or upload your tables in Excel or create and link them in an Access database file. For information on how to use Word to create and ERD, go to: You can upload your tables in Excel, Word or create and link them in an Access database file. If you use another tool please create a PDF file of the results. Resources for Building ER Diagrams and Normalization: What is an ER Diagram: Video Tutorial Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) Training Video: Video: How do I normalize a database: cle Article: Sample of a Diagram with many tables:

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Create And Submit An Er Diagram With At Least Two Tables And Their Att

Create And Submit An Er Diagram With At Least Two Tables And Their Att

The development of an Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) is a fundamental step in designing a relational database. It visually represents entities, attributes, keys, and relationships that define the database structure. This paper presents an ERD comprising two normalized tables, detailing their attributes, primary keys, foreign keys, data types, and interrelations. The aim is to demonstrate how to create an efficient, normalized database schema suitable for implementation in various database systems, such as Microsoft Access, Excel, or through diagramming tools.

Designing the Database Schema

The schema developed revolves around two core entities: Customers and Orders. These entities are interconnected through a one-to-many relationship, with each customer capable of placing multiple orders. Each table is designed according to the principles of normalization to eliminate redundancy and ensure data integrity, satisfying the first, second, and third normal forms.

Entities and Attributes

Customer Table

  • CustomerID: Unique identifier for each customer (Primary Key), data type: Numeric
  • FirstName: Customer's first name, data type: Text
  • LastName: Customer's last name, data type: Text
  • City: City where the customer resides, data type: Text
  • Email: Customer's email address, data type: Text

Order Table

  • OrderID: Unique identifier for each order (Primary Key), data type: Numeric
  • OrderDate: Date when the order was placed, data type: Date
  • Amount: Total amount for the order, data type: Currency
  • CustomerID: Foreign key referencing CustomerID in Customer table, data type: Numeric

Relationships and Normalization

The CustomerID in the Order table acts as a foreign key, establishing a relationship between Customers and Orders. This relationship is one-to-many, indicating each customer can have multiple orders, but each order belongs to a single customer. Both tables are normalized:

  • First Normal Form (1NF): Each table has a primary key, and all attributes are atomic.
  • Second Normal Form (2NF): Non-key attributes depend entirely on the primary key, with no partial dependencies.
  • Third Normal Form (3NF): There are no transitive dependencies; non-key attributes are not dependent on other non-key attributes.

Implementation and Tools

The ERD can be constructed using various tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, or Access. For example, in Word, standard shapes and connectors can be used to visually depict the entities, attributes, and relationships. In Excel, tables can be created, and relationships can be documented manually or via add-ins. For more sophisticated modeling, dedicated diagramming tools like Lucidchart or draw.io are recommended. If using an alternative tool, a PDF export of the diagram should be provided for submission.

Conclusion

The creation of a normalized ERD with at least two tables demonstrates a fundamental understanding of database design principles. Properly defining entities, attributes, keys, and relationships ensures data integrity and efficiency. Developers and database administrators can then implement this schema in various database systems, facilitating reliable data management and retrieval. The process outlined here emphasizes the importance of normalization and clear diagramming techniques in relational database design.

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