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What Is Database Design, Anyway?
Author C.J. Date
Since databases are at the center of the IT world, their proper design would seem to be paramount. And yet, some of the popular references on database design theory and design best practice show a curious lack of understanding by the IT industry at large. In this O....
Release Date 2016/01 -
The New Relational Database Dictionary
Author C.J. Date
No matter what DBMS you are using—Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL—misunderstandings can always arise over the precise meanings of terms, misunderstandings that can have a serious effect on the success of your database projects. For example, here are some....
Release Date 2015/12 -
SQL and Relational Theory, 3rd Edition
Author C.J. Date
SQL is full of difficulties and traps for the unwary. You can avoid them if you understand relational theory, but only if you know how to put that theory into practice. In this book, Chris Date explains relational theory in depth, and demonstrates through numerous ....
Release Date 2015/11 -
Time and Relational Theory, 2nd Edition
Author Nikos Lorentzos , Hugh Darwen , C.J. Date
Time and Relational Theory provides an in-depth description of temporal database systems, which provide special facilities for storing, querying, and updating historical and future data. Traditionally, database management systems provide little or no special support....
Release Date 2014/08 -
Database Design and Relational Theory
Author C.J. Date
What makes this book different from others on database design? Many resources on design practice do little to explain the underlying theory, and books on design theory are aimed primarily at theoreticians. In this book, renowned expert Chris Date bridges the gap by ....
Release Date 2012/04 -
SQL and Relational Theory, 2nd Edition
Author C.J. Date
SQL is full of difficulties and traps for the unwary. You can avoid them if you understand relational theory, but only if you know how to put the theory into practice. In this insightful book, author C.J. Date explains relational theory in depth, and demonstrates th....
Release Date 2011/12 -
The Relational Database Dictionary
Author C.J. Date
Avoid misunderstandings that can affect the design, programming, and use of database systems. Whether you're using Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL, The Relational Database Dictionary will prevent confusion about the precise meaning of database-related....
Release Date 2006/08 -
Author C.J. Date
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. Database in Depth: The Relational Model for Practitioners g....
Release Date 2005/05