A database model outlines the underlying structure of the data within an application and how it can be stored, organised and manipulated. These models are important as they provide the ability for our developers to generate code, which is a core business function. Developers will generally design these models progressively throughout the scoping process as we gain understanding of the projects requirements. The output at the end of scope is generally only an early state of the model and will grow as the project moves into development.
Before you start
Completed activities:
- Stories Backlog
- Wireframing
Details
Level of difficulty
Easy
Stage
Ideation
Suggested time
30 mins
Participants
- Squad lead
- Designer
- Web engineer
- Test engineer
Materials
- Eclipse
Steps
In the process of creating a model, a web or tools developer will generally follow the following steps:
- Create a blank model within Eclipse for your project.
- Begin adding entities to that model that represent key elements of the application.
- Create relationships and constraints for these entities to govern the way data will behave.
- Export a visual representation of the model to be included within the scope document.
Justification
These models are important as they provide the ability for our developers to generate code, which is a core business function.
Written by Christine Chien
Marketing Operations and Partnerships
Our very own Christine is a marketer by day, nerd by night. If she isn’t developing our marketing strategy, she is usually found by her 3D printer or at a local plant shop.
