Database develop. life cycle - Evolutionary Database Design

Evolutionary database design is an approach that allows database structures to change gradually over time without disrupting applications. Unlike traditional methods where the database is designed completely upfront, evolutionary design supports continuous improvement.

This approach is commonly used in agile development environments, where requirements change frequently. Database changes such as adding columns, modifying tables, or optimizing schemas are performed incrementally.

Version control tools and migration scripts help track database changes. Automated testing ensures that updates do not break existing functionality.

Evolutionary design provides flexibility, reduces risk, and supports long-term maintainability of database systems.