The backend of a website or program is just as important as its appearance. Much like a house, the foundation a project is built on is imperative to its long-term viability.

There are a number of reasons why good database design is one of the most important aspects of your project’s planning:

• Keeps your data consistent and up-to-date.
• Eliminates redundant data and prevents data repetition.
• Retrieve information from the database quickly through efficient database queries.
• Increased data performance and load times.
• Flexible database schemas to handle the most grueling project changes.