A Final Thought

In all the years that I've been involved in the database management profession, I've learned that database design is as much an art as it is a science. You learn the science of database design through instruction and training and the art of database design through personal experience. You'll find that studying database theory, design and technology is an on-going exercise and a rewarding experience.

This job never gets boring!

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