Introduction There is growing interest in collecting old electronics of various types, as indicated by the popularity of various YouTube channels and television programs.

The availability of online websites such as eBay has enabled many people to collect items of interest as a hobby and to sell parts of their collection as a business or for extra income.

Case Matthew Taylor, better known by his stage name Techmoan, is a YouTuber and blogger who has been active since 2009.

The Techmoan YouTube channel specializes in featuring consumer technology reviews and "RetroTech" documentaries. Videos posted to this channel often include reviews, tests, review of historical documentation, and sometimes an exploration of the inner workings of products.

His statements have been quoted on websites such as The Daily Telegraph, Gizmodo, Reddit, and MarketWatch.

I enjoy looking at tech and this site gives me a reason to buy plenty of new (and old) gadgets. The adverts overlaid on the videos and dotted about this site might be an annoyance to some, but they help me to afford to buy the things I review. Links are also affiliated where possible, which means I receive a small percentage from each sale.-Matthew Taylor

As a persons collection grows, it becomes increasingly difficult to track through manual methods, and it is often useful to develop a computer-based system for this purpose.

Your task is to create a data model consisting of between six and ten classes (tables) that can be used to keep track of an extensive retro electronics collection.

In order to get an idea of the kids of retro technology that is being collected and featured, please visit the Techmoan YouTube channel and watch several of the videos. As you watch the videos, please consider the following questions regarding the device being featured:

What is the purpose of featured item? How does this device relate to others? Can items of similar type be grouped together? Does it consist of one or more physical items? Should they be tracked together or as one? Who manufactured it and when was it manufactured? What source material was referenced when researching it? How much did the item cost when it was first on sale? How much is it worth now? Are there any key features or benefits of the device being featured? Are there any physical attributes that should be recorded? What is the current state of the item? Consider the entire lifecycle of a device featured in these videos from the conception / want to produce a video, through the process of obtaining the item, the featuring of the item, and the storage / sale / or disposal of the device.

Put yourself in the shoes of the Techmoan YouTube channels creator and consider that you are producing these videos. What types of information might you need to keep track of in order to be efficient and financially responsible while running this YouTube channel?

Tasks This is an independent assignment and students should not collaborate with each other when working on it. The work you submit must be uniquely your own.

Part 1 - Please produce a physical data model to satisfy the information stated above. Your model should include the following: Table and column names structured using title case, no spaces or underscores, no special characters. Example: Students, Members, Staff, FirstName. Table names should be plural and column names should be singular. All tables should begin with a primary key using the integer data type and have the column name TableId. Example: StudentId, MemberId, StaffId. Notice the lower case d in Id. Indicate which columns are primary and foreign keys by including the PK / FK notation. Specify the data type for each column as well as the size if applicable, be sure to choose an appropriate size and data type based on SQL. Describe the relationships between the various tables using an appropriate notation that distinguishes between the various types of relationships. There should not be any many-to-many relationships in your diagram; many-to-many relationships should be described using an intermediary table. Include your full name, student number, and the title Case 1 visually on your diagram.

Part 2 - Write a minimum 500 words that includes each of the following: Provide a summary description of your model and its overall purpose as it relates to the case. Provide a list of five benefits (not features) that this model would bring to the YouTube channel's creator if your model was realized ad a fully functioning software application / database. Describe each benefit in a minimum of 50 words. For each of the tables in your model: Describe its purpose as it relates to the case. Describe how it relates to the other tables.

Submission

You should submitTWOseparate files that have the following file names and contain the content described by its file name.

A00000000 - Case - Part 1.png Your diagram should be submitted as a PNG file that looks professional, visually appealing, and meets the criteria listed above.You can use any diagram tool / software you want to use.

A00000000 - Case - Part 2.docx Your written component should be submitted as a Word document that is professionally formatted visually appealing proper titles, styles, and meets the criteria listed above.

Marks Marks will be awarded on your ability to meet the criteria of the details listed above and your ability to produce a unique model that satisfies the requirements of the case. Marks will also be awarded based on the professionalism, visual appeal, accuracy, and completeness of your submissions.

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