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Where to Place Foreign Keys in Database Partitioning

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from DEV Community ·

This article explores three design options for placing foreign keys when vertically partitioning large text columns in SQL databases. Option A puts the foreign key in the content table, creating a one-to-one relationship. Option B adds a content_id to the main table, while Option C supports multiple content versions.

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A practical deep-dive for developers optimizing database schemas, though the choice ultimately depends on application-specific query patterns and versioning needs.
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