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Poor Naming Standards

Learn about effective database naming conventions, including rules for tables, columns, indexes, and more. Understand the importance of using clear, readable names while avoiding abbreviations and acronyms. Follow the guidelines to enhance database organization.

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Poor Naming Standards

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  1. Poor Naming Standards

  2. A. Database naming conventions The following types of database objects are discussed here: Tables Columns (incl. Primary, Foreign and Composite Keys) Indexes Constraints Views Stored Procedures Triggers

  3. ALL DATABASE OBJECTS Limit the name to 30 characters Use only letters or underscores Try to use underscore characters as little as possible Use a letter as the first character of the name Avoid abbreviations Avoid acronyms Makes the name readable Avoid using spaces in names even if the system allows it

  4. 1. TABLES Rule #1: Plural Names - This rule is applicable because tables are logical collections of one or more entities as records - just like collection classes are logical collections of one or more objects. Example: Customers instead of Customer UserRoles instead of UserRole

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