Database in Depth

Database in Depth gives professionals a clear view of the technology that's not influenced by any vendor or product - an understanding that goes beyond hype and gets to the heart of how relational databases actually work. The only other book that comes close to this title is one that author C.J. Date wrote previously. Ideal for experienced database developers and designers, Database in Depth provides them with a solid grounding in the underlying principles of the relational model, which is fundamental to any database- backed application. Once they complete this concise and authoritative book, readers will be able to use the best current theoretical knowledge in the design of their databases and database applications.