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Backend engineering articles on API design, database modelling, microservices, performance tuning, and the architectural trade-offs behind each choice.


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Database Normalization Explained: 1NF, 2NF, 3NF with Examples
Database normalization made practical: what 1NF, 2NF, and 3NF actually mean, worked SQL examples of each, and when normalizing further stops being worth it.

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How to Model Many-to-Many Relationships (Junction Tables)
A clear guide to modelling many-to-many relationships in SQL: what a junction table is, how to build one, and how to store extra data about the relationship.

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Primary Keys: Integer vs UUID (How to Choose)
Should your primary key be an auto-increment integer or a UUID? The real trade-offs in performance, distribution, and privacy, and how to pick with confidence.

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Database Design Examples: Real-World Schema Patterns
Practical database design examples with real SQL schemas for e-commerce, SaaS, social media, booking, and CMS apps, plus indexing best practices.

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Microservices vs Monolithic: How to Choose
An honest microservices vs monolithic comparison: when each architecture makes sense, the real trade-offs and hidden costs, and how to decide.