Module 3

Data Management Part III · Chapters 7–9

1 week 3 units Data Layer Project

Master relational databases, NoSQL systems, caching strategies, and ORM technologies. You will design and implement a complete data layer for a web application.

Module Learning Outcomes

Design normalized relational schemas and write complex SQL queries.
Use NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis) for flexible data models and caching.
Implement object‑relational mapping (ORM) with Prisma or TypeORM.
Choose appropriate data stores for different application requirements.

Units

3.1 Relational Databases

SQL, indexing, transactions, ACID, schema design.

Tutorials: 2 · Lab · Exercises

3.2 NoSQL and Caching

Document stores, key‑value caches, consistency trade‑offs.

Tutorials: 2 · Lab · Homework

3.3 ORM Technologies

Prisma/TypeORM, migrations, relationships, query building.

Tutorials: 2 · Case Study · Mini‑Project

How to Submit:

Quizzes: Complete directly in the LMS. They are automatically graded.
Module Projects & Midterms: Push your code to GitHub (if applicable) and submit your GitHub URL and any required documents (e.g., AI Interaction Log) via the LMS submission link. Follow the general Assignment Submission Guidelines on the course home page.

Always check the specific instructions in each module for exact deliverables.