NexDB Tool Offers AI-Powered Database Visualization and Optimization for Developers

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A team of interns has built NexDB, a web-based tool designed to help developers better understand and optimize their databases without needing a dedicated database specialist. The platform allows users to import an existing PostgreSQL database and automatically generates an interactive visual map of its tables, columns, and relationships. NexDB also uses AI to flag potential structural issues such as missing indexes or redundant relationships before they cause performance problems in production. A built-in SQL query editor, powered by Monaco Editor, lets users run queries directly within the application. The tool was created with small teams, student developers, and resource-limited startups in Cameroon and across Africa particularly in mind.

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