Notion Database Battlecards
Recall stronger responses to common Notion database design traps.
"A copied database is faster than a linked view." Someone wants a custom dashboard. Say this Let's use a linked view so your dashboard can be custom without creating a second truth. Copying the database feels fast but creates stale records. It separates presentation from source data. Database template vs page template Templates should reduce setup, not hide process bloat. When should a select become a relation? When the selected thing is a real entity with its own properties, owner, history, or related records. Client, Vendor, Project, and Team often deserve relations. "Let's keep all fields visible so people have…
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