Entities and Attributes in Databases for MVPs
Entities in an MVP database represent core aspects of the product’s functionality, while attributes describe their characteristics. Common entities and their attributes may include:
User Table
- UserID (Primary Key): Unique identifier for each user.
- Username, Email: User’s login credentials and contact information.
- PasswordHash: Securely hashed password for user authentication.
- Role: User role or permissions within the MVP platform.
Content Table
- ContentID (Primary Key): Unique identifier for each piece of content.
- Title, Description: Metadata for content title and description.
- ContentData: Actual data or information associated with the content.
- UserID: Identifier for the user who created the content.
- Timestamp: Date and time of content creation or modification.
Analytics Table
- AnalyticsID (Primary Key): Unique identifier for each analytics record.
- UserID: Identifier for the user associated with the analytics event.
- EventName: Name of the analytics event (e.g., login, content creation).
- Timestamp: Date and time of the analytics event.
How to Design a Database For MVP?
When creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), database design is crucial as it shapes the foundation of the product’s functionality, scalability, and performance. The database must efficiently support core features while allowing flexibility for future enhancements.
In this article, we’ll look at the key principles for designing databases specifically for MVPs, emphasizing simplicity, scalability, and rapid development.
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