Introduction to Database Systems (Eighth Edition)

Author: (USA) Det
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book provides a comprehensive introduction to many areas of current database systems. It offers a solid foundation for establishing database technology while also looking ahead to the future development prospects of the field. This new edition expands and updates the original version to keep pace with the trends in database system development; however, the focus of the entire book remains on helping readers master and understand the relevant knowledge, rather than letting the content become superficial. Key features include: The SQL section has been updated to the current standard. The introduction to the relational model is widely covered and extended. Information on types or domains has been categorized into their respective chapters. Chapter 9 has been completely rewritten. Chapter 15 and Chapter 16 have been thoroughly revised, expanded, and improved, including a detailed analysis of the ACID properties of transactions and some controversies related to this topic. Chapter 20 and Chapter 23 have been completely rewritten to reflect current research progress. Chapter 27 discusses the relationship between databases and emerging XML standards. The appendices have also been rewritten to include the following: Overview of the TransRelationalTM Model. BNF syntax for SQL expressions. A glossary of important abbreviations and symbols used in the text.