Database Principles and Applications (Third Edition)

Author: Jin Xuehui
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This book primarily introduces the basic knowledge of databases, the fundamental theories of relational databases, the standard language SQL for relational databases, the normalization theory of relations, database design, and the visual database management system Visual FoxPro 6.0. When introducing Visual FoxPro 6.0, each chapter is accompanied by numerous examples, and each chapter concludes with a moderate number of exercises and hands-on practice questions, all tied together by a comprehensive case study. At the end, a dedicated chapter is set aside for a comprehensive case study. This revision has made significant changes throughout the book to keep pace with the development of database technology. The book is grounded in practical applications while also providing a relatively in-depth discussion of relational database theory. Its features include strong readability and applicability, being concise and easy to understand. This book can serve as a textbook for computer application majors in various higher vocational colleges and technical colleges, as well as a reference for computer application developers.