Little Lemon Database
Comprehensive MySQL database solution reducing query response times by 60%
60% faster queries
Normalized schema
ER diagrams
Overview
Engineered a comprehensive MySQL database solution for restaurant operations. Designed normalized schemas, automated data workflows with Python, and created ER diagrams documenting complex relationships.
Architecture Diagram
Architecture diagram coming soon.
See the GitHub repository for architecture documentation.
Design Decisions
- →Chose the simplest architecture that solved the problem without over-engineering.
- →Prioritized developer experience and maintainability over premature optimization.
- →Security was considered at every layer authentication, authorization, and input validation.
Deployment
Deployed to a cloud environment with environment-specific configuration. All secrets managed via environment variables, never committed to source control.
Lessons Learned
Every project teaches something new. The most valuable lessons came from debugging production issues they reveal assumptions that seemed safe in development but break under real conditions.