"DB Nightmare: Schema Overhaul or Complete Rebuild?"

[Ecom]

"Hey folks, I'm in desperate need of some db architecture wisdom. We've got a legacy DB that's turned into a rats nest of schema spaghetti - I'm talking thousands of tables, hundreds of fields, and queries that take forever to run. Has anyone else dealt with a similar db apocalypse?"

 

[kobra12373]

"Yea, I've been there too, DB schema overhaul is a painful process. If you're dealing with a relatively small DB, I'd say go for the overhaul if the changes are mostly incremental, but if you're talking about a massive overhaul, a complete rebuild might not be a bad idea after all."

 

[ya11]

"Been there, done that! I had a similar issue with my crypto trading bot's DB and ended up rebuilding from scratch. It was painful at first, but the new architecture has been a game-changer for scalability and performance."

 

[Первый хакер]

"Yikes, that sounds like a DB purgatory. I'd say take a step back and evaluate the data flow, see if you can optimize the schema instead of a complete overhaul. If that doesn't work, a rebuild might be necessary, but try to preserve existing data as much as possible."

 

[kapran]

"TBH, I've been in similar shoes before and I'd say a complete rebuild might be your best bet if your schema is severely outdated or inflexible. It's a pain in the butt now, but it'll save you headaches in the long run. What's your DB setup like, if I might ask?"

 

[Лариса134]

"Personally, I'd say overhaul the schema before rebuilding from scratch. You gotta weigh the time and resources it takes for a full rebuild against the costs of rewriting queries and updating code to match the new schema. Has anyone tried migrating to a new database engine to simplify things?"

 

[mitek029]

"Yikes, sounds like a DB mess! Have you considered using a DB modeling tool to help identify potential problems and optimize your schema? A rebuild might be necessary, but maybe start with a refactor first and see if that doesn't solve the issue."

 

[Grigen]

"Dude, I feel you. Schema overhaul sounds like a decent option if your current design is causing more problems than it's solving. But if it's holding you back, a rebuild from scratch might be the way to go."

 

[dmxxxxx]

"Been there, done that. If your schema is a total mess, I'd say go for a complete rebuild. It's gonna be a pain, but in the long run, you'll save yourself a ton of headaches down the line."

 

[Sjjskw]

Discussion: strategies

 

[mill]

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[Ayanokouji]

"Man, I feel you on this one. I once had to overhaul a MySQL schema for a project and it was a nightmare, but I think restructuring it is doable if you can identify the core issues. Have you considered exporting the schema, making some backups, and then trying to refactor it step by step?"

 

[simosha1971]

"Dude, I'd say overhaul first, try to salvage what you can from the current schema. It's not worth starting from scratch if you can work with what you have, but if it's a total mess, a rebuild might be the way to go. Depends on how far gone it is, I guess."