Databases Illuminated

by Catherine M. Ricardo, Susan D. Urban, Karen C. Davis

Hear from Catherine M. Ricardo, PhD, on the importance of becoming a responsible steward of data in a world of big data! Databases Illuminated, Fourth Edition is designed to help students integrate theoretical material with practical knowledge, using an approach that applies theory to practical database implementation. The text helps students understand the difference between traditional database technology and the new directions created by big data, outlining motivation, fundamental concepts, technologies, and challenges associated with handling large datasets.

682 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Courtney · Rating 3 out of 5]

How is there no glossary?!?! Seriously. The text itself is clear and well-written, but trying to learn all these new terms without the aid of a glossary was hellacious. :(

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

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