From Spreadsheets to Databases: The Mental Shift

Logosofia no Dia a Dia · Apr 26, 2026 · 22m

Most teams migrate from spreadsheets to databases but keep thinking in grids. This episode breaks down the single mental shift that separates a proper relational model from a glorified spreadsheet: moving from embedding data to referencing it. We cover how to identify your core business nouns, model one-to-many and many-to-many relationships with foreign keys and junction tables, and why the real work happens on paper before you touch any software. If you've ever felt your spreadsheet is a "cry for help," this is your practical primer on database thinking. Episode 2434 —…