How do you design a database schema for a large e-commerce application?

Short answer: Designing a database schema for a large e-commerce application involves careful consideration of data requirements, scalability, and normalization. Key entities and relationships to consider:

Real-world example (ShopNest)

ShopNest’s SQL Server database stores customers, products, and orders. Good indexes and clear foreign keys keep checkout queries fast and safe.

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1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.