Database Design
Schemas that stay correct under load, with the indexing, migrations and backup strategy planned from the start.
Most slow or unreliable systems trace back to the database: duplicated data, missing constraints, or queries that were fine with a hundred rows and crawl with a hundred thousand.
We design schemas that keep data correct as it grows, with the indexes, migrations and backup strategy planned at the start instead of patched in later.
Schema design for PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB or SQL Server
Constraints and relationships that keep records consistent
Indexing for the queries your system actually runs
Versioned migrations so changes are repeatable and safe
Backup and recovery planning
Clean-up and migration of existing data
Discover
We learn how you work today, what's slowing you down and what the system must do.
Design
We plan the data, screens and workflow, and agree the scope with you before building.
Build
We build in stages and show you working software along the way, not just at the end.
Launch & support
We deploy, move your data across, help your team get started and stay on for fixes and updates.
Database Design Questions
Common questions about our database design work.
Which databases do you work with?
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB and Microsoft SQL Server. We choose based on your project, hosting and existing systems.
Can you fix a slow existing database?
Often, yes. We review the schema and the slowest queries, then add indexes, fix the structure or rewrite the queries that cause the problem.
Ready to get started?
Tell us what you are running today and what needs to change.