Learn Armstrong's Axioms (Reflexivity, Augmentation, and Transitivity) used to derive all functional dependencies in a relational database. See how these rules help with normalization using simple examples.
Learn what attribute closure is in DBMS, how to calculate it using functional dependencies, and why it's critical for identifying candidate keys and normalization.
Discover the best practices for converting complex ER diagrams to relational models. Learn how to handle composite, multivalued, and derived attributes, relationships, weak entities, and ensure normalization.