| Description |
1 online resource (xl, 440 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 433) and index. |
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Electronic reproduction. [Place of publication not identified] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2011. MiAaHDL |
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| Summary |
Database design expert Michael J. Hernandez introduces the core concepts of design theory and method without the technical jargon. With its hands-on approach and a wealth of practical examples, Database Design for Mere Mortals will provide any developer with a common-sense design methodology for developing databases that work. |
| Language |
English. |
| Contents |
Foreword -- Preface and Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Ch. 1. What Is a Relational Database? -- Ch. 2. Design Objectives -- Ch. 3. Terminology -- Ch. 4. Conceptual Overview -- Ch. 5. Starting the Process -- Ch. 6. Analyzing the Current Database -- Ch. 7. Establishing Table Structures -- Ch. 8. Keys -- Ch. 9. Field Specifications -- Ch. 10. Table Relationships -- Ch. 11. Business Rules -- Ch. 12. Views -- Ch. 13. Reviewing Data Integrity -- Ch. 14. Bad Design -- What Not To Do -- Ch. 15. Bending or Breaking the Rules -- In Closing -- Appendix A: Recommended Reading -- Appendix B: Sample Designs -- Appendix C: Diagram Symbols -- Appendix D: Documentation Forms -- References -- Index. |
| Subject |
Database design.
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Relational databases.
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Databases as Topic |
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Information Management -- methods |
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Engineering & Applied Sciences. |
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Computer Science. |
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Bases de données -- Conception. |
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Bases de données relationnelles. |
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Database design |
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Relational databases |
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Datenbanksystem |
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Datenstruktur |
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Relationale Datenbank |
| Indexed Term |
computer software |
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programmeren |
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programming |
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software-ontwikkeling |
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software engineering |
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Data Processing, Database Management |
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Software, Application Programs |
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Gegevensverwerking, databasebeheer |
| Genre |
Einführung. |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Hernandez, Michael J. (Michael James), 1955- Database design for mere mortals. Reading, Mass. : Addison-Wesley Developers Press, ©1997 0201694719 (DLC) 96042313 (OCoLC)35325371 |
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