Two Ways to Create Online Databases in 2025
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Databases quietly run our digital lives—fueling social feeds, e-commerce checkouts, and internal business apps. In this video, Kayla from Knack breaks down what a database is, the four core design concepts (tables, fields, relationships, data integrity), and the differences between relational and non-relational models. You’ll see how no-code platforms like Knack let anyone create powerful online databases through drag-and-drop workflows, templates, and AI builders. Follow along as we move from conceptual to logical to physical design, compare spreadsheets to purpose-built apps, and outline practical steps to launch a scalable, collaborative database that streamlines operations and drives better decisions.
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00:00 Introduction & why databases matter
00:37 What is a database?
00:59 Benefits of good database design
01:18 Four core concepts: tables, fields, relationships, integrity
02:04 Relational vs non-relational databases
02:51 Building no-code databases with Knack
03:29 Conceptual design phase
04:09 Logical design phase
04:57 Physical design phase
05:12 Options: spreadsheets vs Knack
06:02 Customizing, collaboration & mobile
06:23 Key takeaways & next steps
06:38 Outro & subscribe