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Database Design Mistakes I See in Every Codebase (and How to Fix Them)

The recurring database design mistakes that cause slow queries, painful migrations, and production incidents — with practical fixes and the reasoning behind each one.

Feb 18, 2026·4 min read

Diagram comparing embedded and referenced document structures in MongoDB

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Data Modeling Patterns for Document Databases

Practical data modeling strategies for MongoDB and document databases — covering embedding vs referencing, denormalization tradeoffs, and schema evolution patterns.

Jun 8, 2021·4 min read

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