Database design for mere mortals : a hands-on guide to relational database design / Michael J. Hernandez ; [foreword by Ken Getz]
Database design expert Michael J. Hernandez introduces the core concepts of design theory and method without the technical jargon. With its hands-on approach and a wealth of practical examples, Database Design for Mere Mortals will provide any developer with a common-sense design methodology for dev...
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Table of Contents:
- Ch. 1. What Is a Relational Database?
- Ch. 2. Design Objectives
- Ch. 3. Terminology
- Ch. 4. Conceptual Overview
- Ch. 5. Starting the Process
- Ch. 6. Analyzing the Current Database
- Ch. 7. Establishing Table Structures
- Ch. 8. Keys
- Ch. 9. Field Specifications
- Ch. 10. Table Relationships
- Ch. 11. Business Rules
- Ch. 12. Views
- Ch. 13. Reviewing Data Integrity
- Ch. 14. Bad Design
- What Not To Do
- Ch. 15. Bending or Breaking the Rules.