Techniques to Boost Your Data Modeling
Techniques to Boost Your Data Modeling : · Understand the Business Requirements and Results Needed - get a clear understanding of the requirements by asking people about the results they need from the data. Then start organizing your data with those ends in mind. · Visualize the Data to Be Modeled - Most people are far more comfortable looking at graphical representations of data that make it quick to see any anomalies or using intuitive drag-and-drop screen interfaces to rapidly inspect and join data tables. Data visualization approaches like these help you clean your data to make it complete, consistent, and free from error and redundancy. · Start with Simple Data Modeling and Extend Afterwards: Keeping data models small and simple at the start makes it easier to correct any problems or wrong turns. When you are sure your initial models are accurate and meaningful you can bring in more datasets, eliminating any inconsistencies as you go. ·