{"product_id":"database-systems-a-pragmatic-approach-3rd-edition-paperback","title":"Database Systems: A Pragmatic Approach, 3rd edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElvis C. Foster\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eShripad V. Godbole\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides a concise but comprehensive guide to the disciplines of database design, construction, implementation, and management. Based on the authors' professional experience in the software engineering and IT industries before making a career switch to academia, the text stresses sound database design as a necessary precursor to successful development and administration of database systems. The discipline of database systems design and management is discussed within the context of the bigger picture of software engineering. Students are led to understand from the outset of the text that a database is a critical component of a software infrastructure, and that proper database design and management is integral to the success of a software system. Additionally, students are led to appreciate the huge value of a properly designed database to the success of a business enterprise.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe text was written for three target audiences. It is suited for undergraduate students of computer science and related disciplines who are pursuing a course in database systems, graduate students who are pursuing an introductory course to database, and practicing software engineers and information technology (IT) professionals who need a quick reference on database design.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDatabase Systems: A Pragmatic Approach, 3rd Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e discusses concepts, principles, design, implementation, and management issues related to database systems. Each chapter is organized into brief, reader-friendly, conversational sections with itemization of salient points to be remembered. This pragmatic approach includes adequate treatment of database theory and practice based on strategies that have been tested, proven, and refined over several years. Features of the third edition include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShort paragraphs that express the salient aspects of each subject\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBullet points itemizing important points for easy memorization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully revised and updated diagrams and figures to illustrate concepts to enhance the student's understanding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReal-world examples\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOriginal methodologies applicable to database design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step, student-friendly guidelines for solving generic database systems problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpening chapter overviews and concluding chapter summaries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscussion of DBMS alternatives such as the Entity-Attributes-Value model, NoSQL databases, database-supporting frameworks, and other burgeoning database technologies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA chapter with sample assignment questions and case studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis textbook may be used as a one-semester or two-semester course in database systems, augmented by a DBMS (preferably Oracle). After its usage, students will come away with a firm grasp of the design, development, implementation, and management of a database system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElvis C. Foster\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Professor of Computer Science at Keene State College. He holds a Bachelor of Science (BS.) in Computer Science and Electronics, as well as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science (specializing in software engineering and database systems) from University of the West Indies, Mona Jamaica. His research interests include the development as well as evaluation of management support systems for contemporary organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShripad V. Godbole\u003c\/strong\u003e is an independent database administrator and consultant with more than 20 years of experience in diverse business environments, information infrastructure planning, diagnostics, and administration. He is also the Vice President for Technology Management at State Street Global Advisors, Boston. His qualifications include Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics, Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS), Master of Science (MS) in Physics with specialization in Electronics, all from Poona University in Pune, India. He is also an Oracle Certified Professional Database Administrator (OCPDBA) and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Technology Management from University of Phoenix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 596\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.26 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 26, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42744560549951,"sku":"9781032202020","price":174.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/90124d93ea1e4a55a9fe0561b54ed434.webp?v=1765168670","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/database-systems-a-pragmatic-approach-3rd-edition-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}