{"product_id":"9781449342647","title":"Database in Depth: Relational Theory for Practitioners","description":"\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, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47140436181232,"sku":"9781449342647","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781449342647_p0.jpg?v=1763838806","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781449342647","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}