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Episode Synopsis
JSON fields can be very useful, but when is a good time to include them in your database design? In today's episode of No Compromises, Aaron and Joel use a couple examples from recent projects to talk through reasons they would and would not use a JSON field.(00:00) - Debating JSON fields in database design
(03:06) - Configuration options: JSON vs. relational tables
(07:05) - Real-world example: label customization dilemma
(11:30) - Silly bit
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