Database in Depth: Relational Theory for Practitioners

Database in Depth: Relational Theory for Practitioners

<div><p>This book sheds light on the principles behind the relational model, which is fundamental to all database-backed applications--and, consequently, most of the work that goes on in the computing world today. <i>Database in Depth: The Relational Model for Practitioners</i> goes beyond the hype and gets to the heart of how relational databases actually work.Ideal for experienced database developers and designers, this concise guide gives you a clear view of the technology--a view that's not influenced by any vendor or product. Featuring an extensive set of exercises, it will help you:</p><ul><li>understand why and how the relational model is still directly relevant to modern database technology (and will remain so for the foreseeable future)</li><li>see why and how the SQL standard is seriously deficient</li><li>use the best current theoretical knowledge in the design of their databases and database applications</li><li>make informed decisions in their daily database professional activities</li></ul><i>Database in Depth</i> will appeal not only to database developers and designers, but also to a diverse field of professionals and academics, including database administrators (DBAs), information modelers, database consultants, and more. Virtually everyone who deals with relational databases should have at least a passing understanding of the fundamentals of working with relational models.Author C.J. Date has been involved with the relational model from its earliest days. An exceptionally clear-thinking writer, Date lays out principle and theory in a manner that is easily understood. Few others can speak as authoritatively the topic of relational databases as Date can.</div>