Design & Development - Databases, General Software Engineering
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Overview
Data Modeling Essentials is a comprehensive guide to data modeling for commercial information systems. Written by a leading practitioner, it is intended as a tutorial and reference for systems analysts, business analysts, specialist data modelers, database designers, and students requiring a practical understanding of the subject. This book presents data modeling as a design activity which offers opportunities for creativity and innovation. Many practical examples are used to illustrate the choices available to modelers and criteria for selecting the best model. Subjects covered in detail include organizing the modeling task; managing compromises; subtypes and supertypes; designing for flexibility; basic and advanced normalization; developing and using generic models; modeling the time dimension; and corporate data modeling. Conventions and language used in the book reflect those widely used in industry and supported by popular CASE products.Book Details
Published
June 9, 1993
Publisher
International Thomson Publishing
Pages
2242
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780442016548