SQL Conventions Overview

This directory contains SQL and database-related conventions for the IxDF project. These guidelines ensure consistent database design, optimal performance, and maintainable migrations.

Convention Files

• Naming - Naming conventions for database objects

  • Tables, columns, indexes
  • Foreign keys and constraints
  • Views and stored procedures

• Migrations - Migration best practices

  • Migration structure
  • Data migration patterns
  • Rollback considerations
  • Testing migrations

• Optimization - Query optimization guidelines

  • Index design
  • Query performance
  • Database configuration
  • Monitoring and profiling

Key Principles

1. Consistency: Follow naming conventions strictly
2. Performance: Design with scalability in mind
3. Data Integrity: Enforce constraints at the database level
4. Maintainability: Write clear, documented migrations
5. Versioning: Track schema changes properly

Tools

• Laravel Migrations
• MySQL Workbench
• Database Query Analyzers
• Performance Monitoring Tools

Additional Resources

• MySQL Documentation
• Laravel Database Documentation
• Database Design Best Practices