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Relational Database Design Clearly Explained

  • 1st Edition - August 5, 1998
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Jan L. Harrington
  • Language: English

The majority of database systems being installed today are based on the relational database model. Unfortunately, relational database design is one of the most misunderstood… Read more

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Description

The majority of database systems being installed today are based on the relational database model. Unfortunately, relational database design is one of the most misunderstood aspects of computing. Part of the problem comes from popular literature that describes a relational database as anything that has "relationships between files." And those who do understand that a relational database is really nothing more than a collection of two-dimensional tables are caught between good design and the performance of the database. They are often unaware of the side-effects of many of their poor design decisions.

Key features

* Approaches relational database design with a balance of theory and practice; and the theory is targeted towards real-world practice* Presents an entity-relationship approach and a relational theory approach; explains how they are related and how they cross check each other to validate the design* Includes in-depth database design case studies

Readership

Developers creating relational databases for organizations and enterprises; the book does not require previous database experience.

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Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: August 13, 1998
  • Language: English

About the author

JH

Jan L. Harrington

Jan L. Harrington, author of more than 35 books on a variety of technical subjects, has been writing about databases since 1984. She retired in 2013 from her position as professor and chair of the Department of Computing Technology at Marist College, where she taught database design and management, data communications, computer architecture, and the impact of technology on society for 25 years.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Department Chair, Computer Science, Marist College, Hyde Park, NY, USA