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I'm obviously not talking about a full solution, but just a good starting point for common applications for software architects. It could be for a CMS, e-commerce storefront, address book, etc. A UML diagram is not essential, but a table schema with data types in the least. Thanks!

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Check out the Library of Free Data Models from DatabaseAnswers.org -- might be a good starting point. I can't vouch for the quality, but there is a lot here...

Guy Starbuck
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Open source?

DB-UML might work for you.

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Oh! The MySQL Workbench is good.

EdgarVerona
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The mondial database. Is used for learning about DBMSs. If you need something quick and dirty to bang around.

Dan Blair
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try this one... database design document template. very good and usefull template. but it isnt free.. you have to buy it.. :(

Jessie Andika Setiady