Database Normalization & Normal Forms (1NF, 2NF, 3NF, BCNF)

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Theory of database normalization, functional dependencies, Armstrong's axioms, 1NF, 2NF, 3NF, Boyce-Codd Normal Form (BCNF), and decomposition.

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Database Normalization & Normal Forms (1NF, 2NF, 3NF, BCNF) 1. Why Normalization? Normalization is the systematic design technique of decomposing relational schemas to minimize data redundancy and avoid modification anomalies: Insertion Anomaly: Cannot record department details until at least one student enrolls. Deletion Anomaly: Deleting the last student in a department accidentally deletes...…

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