'Your First Guide to Database Design' is a clear and logical guide to the design of relational databases for both beginners and I.T. professionals who need more information on how to organize and store large or small amounts of information on any subject. Whatever database software you're using, this book will show you how to model the data, create an organized system of tables and use Structured Query Language (SQL) to read and write data to your new database. Each chapter includes review questions, exercises and a glossary of terms to help you
'Your First Guide to Database Design' is a clear and logical guide to the design of relational databases for both beginners and I.T. professionals who need more information on how to organize and store large or small amounts of information on any subject. Whatever database software you're using, this book will show you how to model the data, create an organized system of tables and use Structured Query Language (SQL) to read and write data to your new database. Each chapter includes review questions, exercises and a glossary of terms to help you understand the concepts more fully. 'Your First Guide to Database Design' is written with the database beginner in mind and uses plain language and everyday examples such as the downloadable Job Search Plus database program to help the average person relate to and understand the principles behind database design.
Andrew Comeau is a software programmer and consultant based in Ocala, Florida. Since the 1990s, he has been designing database solutions both independently and for various companies. Since 2000, he has operated the websites Drewslair.com and AndrewComeau.com in order to share programming and design knowledge with others. His previous book, "Microsoft Access for Beginners" started as a successful online series of articles on Drewslair.com. Having achieved modest success as a software programmer, he is now combining his technical and writing talents to pursue a career as an independent consultant and writer.
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