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The document outlines the assignment for a third-year computer science course on database design and SQL, detailing the various stages of database development including requirements gathering, conceptual design, logical design, physical design, implementation, and testing. Each stage includes specific activities such as stakeholder interviews, creating entity-relationship diagrams, normalizing data, selecting a database management system, and conducting performance testing. The assignment emphasizes the importance of defining both functional and non-functional requirements throughout the database design process.

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IT 3rd Y Database Assignment

The document outlines the assignment for a third-year computer science course on database design and SQL, detailing the various stages of database development including requirements gathering, conceptual design, logical design, physical design, implementation, and testing. Each stage includes specific activities such as stakeholder interviews, creating entity-relationship diagrams, normalizing data, selecting a database management system, and conducting performance testing. The assignment emphasizes the importance of defining both functional and non-functional requirements throughout the database design process.

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UPPER NILE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

LEVEL: THIRD YEAR

SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION TO DATABASE DESIGN AND SQL

ASSIGNMENT NO: 1

TOPIC:

……………… Database

PREPARED BY

…………………………………….

ASSIGNED BY

CHAN JOHN DAK

SUBMISSION DATE: …../………/2025


1. Requirements Gathering
Activities:

 Stakeholder Interviews: Engage with stakeholders (e.g., users, managers, IT staff) to


gather detailed requirements.
 Identify Data Needs: Determine the types of data to be stored, how they will be used,
and who will use them.
 Define Functional Requirements: Outline what the database should do, including
specific functionalities like data entry, reporting, and security.
 Document Non-Functional Requirements: Specify performance criteria, scalability,
security measures, and compliance standards.
Functional Requirements – what the database should do
a. …………………
b. ……………….
c. ……………….
Non-Functional Requirements – how the database should perform
a. ………………….
b. ……………………
c. …………………..

2. Conceptual Design
Activities:
 Develop an Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD): Identify key entities (e.g., Users,
Products, Orders) and their relationships (e.g., one-to-many, many-to-many).
 Define Attributes: Specify the attributes for each entity (e.g., UserID, ProductName,
OrderDate).
 Establish Relationships: Determine how entities interact with each other, ensuring
clarity in data connections.
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3. Logical Design
Activities:

 Normalize the Data: Apply normalization rules (up to the Third Normal Form, 3NF) to
eliminate data redundancy and ensure data integrity.
 Define Tables and Columns: Convert entities into tables and attributes into columns,
specifying data types for each column.
 Establish Primary and Foreign Keys: Identify primary keys for each table and establish
foreign keys to enforce relationships between tables.
 Create Detailed ERD: Refine the Entity-Relationship Diagram to include all table
structures, keys, and relationships.
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.

4. Physical Design
Activities:

 Select DBMS: Choose an appropriate database management system (e.g., MySQL,


PostgreSQL, Oracle) based on requirements and constraints.
 Design Storage Structures: Define tablespaces, indexes, partitions, and other storage-
related configurations.
 Optimize Performance: Implement indexing strategies, denormalization where
necessary, and consider query optimization techniques.
 Define Security Measures: Establish user roles, permissions, and encryption methods
to protect data integrity and confidentiality.

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5. Implementation
Activities:

 Create Database Schema: Use SQL scripts or DBMS tools to create tables, indexes,
views, stored procedures, and other database objects.
 Data Migration: Import existing data into the new database structure, ensuring data
integrity and consistency.
 Set Up Security: Implement the defined security measures, including user roles,
permissions, and encryption.
 Develop Interfaces: Create interfaces for data entry, reporting, and other interactions as
required by the application.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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6. Testing
Activities:

 Functional Testing: Verify that all database functionalities work as intended, including
data entry, retrieval, updates, and deletions.
 Performance Testing: Assess the database's performance under various loads and
optimize queries, indexing, and configurations as needed.
 Security Testing: Test the effectiveness of security measures to protect against
unauthorized access and data breaches.
 Backup and Recovery Plans: Establish and test backup procedures and recovery plans
to safeguard data against loss or corruption.
 Ongoing Maintenance: Regularly monitor database performance, apply updates and
patches, optimize queries, and manage data growth.
 User Feedback: Collect feedback from users to identify any issues or areas for
improvement and implement necessary changes.
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