{"product_id":"database-in-depth-relational-theory-for-practitioners-9780596100124","title":"Database in Depth: Relational Theory for Practitioners","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Chris J. Date\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: O'Reilly Media\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: O'Reilly Media\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Database Administration \u0026amp; Management\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003ci\u003eDatabase in Depth: The Relational Model for Practitioners\u003c\/i\u003e goes beyond the hype and gets to the heart of how relational databases actually work. Ideal for experienced database developers and designers, this concise guide gives you a clear view of the technology--a view that's not influenced by any vendor or product. Featuring an extensive set of exercises, it will help you: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunderstand why and how the relational model is still directly relevant to modern database technology (and will remain so for the foreseeable future) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esee why and how the SQL standard is seriously deficient \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euse the best current theoretical knowledge in the design of their databases and database applications \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emake informed decisions in their daily database professional activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ci\u003eDatabase in Depth\u003c\/i\u003e will appeal not only to database developers and designers, but also to a diverse field of professionals and academics, including database administrators (DBAs), information modelers, database consultants, and more. Virtually everyone who deals with relational databases should have at least a passing understanding of the fundamentals of working with relational models. Author C.J. Date has been involved with the relational model from its earliest days. An exceptionally clear-thinking writer, Date lays out principle and theory in a manner that is easily understood. Few others can speak as authoritatively the topic of relational databases as Date can.","brand":"O'Reilly Media","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47613533159575,"sku":"9780596100124","price":3461.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780596100124.webp?v=1775085939","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/database-in-depth-relational-theory-for-practitioners-9780596100124","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}