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Databases — Evolutionary Database Design

Evolutionary Database Design

Over the last decade we've developed and refined a number of techniques that allow a database design to evolve as an application develops. This is a very important capability for agile methodologies. The techniques rely on applying continuous integration and automated refactoring to database development, together with a close collaboration between DBAs and application developers. The techniques wo

PSPramod Sadalage and Martin Fowler·Databases
Databases — Domain Logic and SQL

Domain Logic and SQL

Over the last couple of decades we've seen a growing gap between database-oriented software developers and in-memory application software developers. This leads to many disputes about how to use database features such as SQL and stored procedures. In this article I look at the question of whether to place business logic in SQL queries or in-memory code, considering primarily performance and mainta

MFMartin Fowler·Databases
Databases — How search works

How search works

Search engines are the digital version of a librarian. They use a comprehensive index to help find the right information for a query. Understanding the basics of search prepares you to make your content discoverable for users.

Wweb.dev·Databases
Databases — Setting up a payment method

Setting up a payment method

A payment transaction using Web Payments starts with the discovery of your payment app. Learn how to set up a payment method and get your payment app ready for merchants and customers to make payments.

Wweb.dev·Databases