database-design

Guide schema design, indexing strategies, and ORM choices for database projects.

Updated Jan 12, 2026
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Skill: database-design
Source: https://github.com/BenWork17/VeXeViet/tree/main/.agent/skills/database-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BenWork17/VeXeViet --skill database-design-benwork17

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Database design guidance to avoid common pitfalls and choose appropriate strategies for schema, indexing, and ORM selection.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guidance on normalization and primary keys
  • Criteria for selecting PostgreSQL, Neon, Turso, or SQLite in serverless contexts
  • Practical scenarios: migrating from monolith to microservices, designing for read-heavy workloads

Quick Start

Provide your project context and deployment constraints to get a tailored database design plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about database-design

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I design a database schema for a serverless deployment environment?

You get tailored database design plans by providing project context and deployment constraints. This guides your schema design, indexing strategies, and ORM choices to effectively handle serverless considerations and safe migrations.

What is the best way to choose between PostgreSQL, Neon, Turso, and SQLite?

Evaluating relational vs serverless options like PostgreSQL, Neon, Turso, or SQLite requires analyzing your deployment environment and read-heavy workloads. The guidance provides criteria to select the right database based on your specific project context.

How do I plan database indexing strategies for read-heavy workloads?

You get index recommendations based on your schema design and project context. Proper indexing strategies ensure efficient query performance for read-heavy workloads while maintaining safe migrations across your chosen deployment environment.

Can I use an ORM when migrating from a monolith to microservices?

ORM choices are evaluated against your schema design when migrating from a monolith to microservices. This requires checking safe migration practices and adjusting normalization strategies to fit the distributed architecture.

When do I need database normalization and specific primary key strategies?

Database normalization and primary key strategies are needed during architecture planning to structure relational schemas and avoid common pitfalls. Implementing these ensures data integrity and supports scalable indexing strategies.