Part 3: Query-driven data modeling based on access patterns

Data modeling for relational databases is performed according to the rules of normalization, so larger tables are divided into smaller ones linked together with relationships. The purpose is to eliminate redundant or duplicate data. But NoSQL databases are completely different. They require a mindshift in schema design in order to leverage their capabilities, as well as a data modeling tool built specially for this new breed of state-of-the art technology.