“The drum is the backbone of all music,” said Buddy Rich; as an accomplished jazz musician, he would know.
Just as all the obvious parts of music are controlled by the drum beat, the most obvious parts of software are all beholden to the database. You might remember the vocals, but its the drum that makes you dance - and you might remember a fancy graphic on a website, but if the database makes the site operate slowly or prevents you from placing an order, that’s a very big problem.
Careful design and implementation of database systems form the backbone of most software applications - whether you are talking about the smallest mobile app, an onsite web application, or the largest enterprise ERP. Whether you’re starting from scratch or need to overhaul an existing system, our team can help.
Our Database Development Services
We’ve been working on database systems for a long time.
Our philosophy is simple: databases serve business needs. They do this by 1) storing data for 2) later retrieval to 3) answer business questions.
Those first two elements - storing data and retrieving it - are well solved by many existing database systems. The unique part, therefore is #3 - what business questions do you need answered? By answering that question, we can learn how to make decisions regarding point #1 and #2.
We’re technology agnostic; our team can build your database system using variety of technologies; this starts with OLTP technologies like MySQL and PostgreSQL, and extends to OLAP technologies like Clickhouse and DuckDB. We can also work with proprietary systems like SQL Server, Oracle, or DB2.
Our process is involved, but often involves the following components:
- Schema Design:
We can custom-design a schema for you, taking into consideration your unique business needs, the specific business questions you need answers to, and future potential questions, as well as more moundane concerns like data validation, speed, efficient use of hosting costs, and more. - Data Migration:
We’ll safely transfer your existing data into the new system, ensuring data integrity throughout the process. By creating tools to automatically and repeatedly migrate data early in the process, we gain confidence that when deployment time comes, things will proceed smoothly. - Performance Optimization:
We fine-tune your database for maximum speed and efficiency, even with large datasets. - Scalability Planning:
We design your database to grow with your business, accommodating increasing data volumes and user loads. - Security Implementation:
We build in robust security measures to protect your valuable data from unauthorized access and breaches.
Why Choose Us for Your Database Project?
- Expertise Across Multiple Database Technologies: From relational databases to NoSQL solutions, we have experience with a wide range of database systems.
- Focus on Performance: We optimize every aspect of your database for speed and efficiency.
- Scalable Solutions: Our database designs are built to grow with your business.
- Data Integrity: We implement rigorous measures to ensure the accuracy and consistency of your data.
- Ongoing Support: We provide continued maintenance and support to keep your database running smoothly.
Whether you need a transactional database for e-commerce, an analytical database for business intelligence, or a hybrid solution, Durable Programming has the skills and experience to deliver a database system that will serve as a solid foundation for your business operations.
Contact us today to discuss your database development needs and how we can help bring your project to life.