Half a century after they were first described, relational database systems remain by far the most popular choice for the storage of large datasets. The book starts by describing the practical and theoretical reasons why this is so.
It then shows how to analyse a data requirement and use it to design and develop a database. Through a series of practical exercises and prepared scripts, it teaches SQL, using a freely downloadable, fully working database system (SAP SQL Anywhere™ for Windows 7 and above, MacOS 10.9 and above, and Linux)
The author works as an independent consultant. He had a career in database systems, and taught the subject for more than two decades, as a course tutor for the UK Open University. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
oice for the storage of large datasets. The book starts by describing the practical and theor
Half a century after they were first described, relational database systems remain by far the most popular choice for the storage of large datasets. The book starts by describing the practical and theoretical reasons why this is so.
It then shows how to analyse a data requirement and use it to design and develop a database. Through a series of practical exercises and prepared scripts, it teaches SQL, using a freely downloadable, fully working database system (SAP SQL Anywhere™ for Windows 7 and above, MacOS 10.9
etical reasons why this is so.
It then shows how to analyse a data requirement and use it to design and develop a database. Through a series of prac and prepared scripts, it teaches SQL, using a freely downloadable, fully working database system (SAP SQL Anywhere™ for Windows 7 and above, MacOS 10.9 and above, and Linux)