Database Schema Design Core Principles 1. Normalize first, denormalize for performance 2. Use appropriate data types - smallest type that fits 3. Index strategically - based on query patterns 4. Plan for growth - consider partitioning early Naming Conventions Common Patterns Users Table One-to-Many Relationship Many-to-Many Relationship Polymorphic Associations Drizzle ORM Schema Indexing Strategies Soft Deletes Audit Trail Best Practices 1. Always use UUIDs for public-facing IDs 2. Add timestamps (created at, updated at) to all tables 3. Use foreign key constraints for referential integrity…