Database Design, Application Development and Principles [Second Edition] (1CD)

Author: (USA) Manino / Tang Changjie et al
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book provides a foundation for understanding database technology. The second edition not only introduces many new contents but also elaborates on many of the existing topics from new perspectives and angles. The book is divided into four parts, covering topics such as the basics of relational databases, database development, application development for relational databases, and managing database environments.
Part 1 explains the principles of database management, the relational data model, and knowledge related to query design. Part 2 introduces the fundamentals of database design. Part 3 equips students with basic skills for database application development by helping them master advanced query design, defining data entry forms and report data requirements, writing triggers and stored procedures, and using views in complex database designs. Part 4 discusses database management and the DBMS processing environment.
At the end of each chapter, the book includes many review questions, exercises, and syntax summaries of relevant SQL:1999 content, as well as recommended reading materials. This book is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students in computer science, management information systems, library and information science, and related fields, as well as MBA students, doctoral students, and IT professionals working with databases.