{"product_id":"database-in-depth-chris-j-date-9780596100124","title":"Database in Depth: Relational Theory for Practitioners","description":"This 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: \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Chris Date\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0596100124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780596100124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e O'Reilly Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/14\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.86lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 7.02w x 0.72d","brand":"Chris Date","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43920322396415,"sku":"9780596100124","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_4f8db200-69e0-4dc7-b5b4-7e82ca6bd838.jpg?v=1680814758","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/database-in-depth-chris-j-date-9780596100124","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}