Utopolis Cinema Database Project
Introduction
This project involved designing and implementing a comprehensive database for Utopolis Cinemas. The aim was to modernize the cinema's software for ticket sales, film programming, and infrastructure management.
Project Overview
The project encompassed creating a top-down database design including a conceptual model, relational model, and physical model in PostgreSQL. The database supports cinema complex management, film scheduling, ticket reservations, and customer interactions.
Objectives
- Conceptual Model: Develop a UML diagram for business entities and their relationships.
- Relational Model: Translate the conceptual model into a relational schema with normalization and integrity constraints.
- Physical Model: Implement the database schema in PostgreSQL and populate it with realistic test data.
Technology Stack
- PostgreSQL: For database implementation and management.
- SQL Data Modeler: For designing conceptual and relational models.
- IntelliJ/PGAdmin: For database development and management.
Challenges and Learnings
- Database Design: Creating a robust database schema to handle complex cinema operations.
- Data Management: Populating the database with realistic test data to simulate real-world scenarios.
- System Integration: Ensuring that the database integrates seamlessly with the cinema's software systems.
Conclusion
This project provided hands-on experience in database design and implementation, crucial for modernizing cinema management systems. It also demonstrated the importance of a well-structured database in supporting complex business operations.