Chapter 2. Design Objectives
Everything factual is, in a sense, theory. The blue of the sky exhibits the basic laws of chromatics. There is no sense in looking for something behind phenomena; they are theory. |
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Topics Covered in This Chapter
Why Should You Be Concerned with Database Design?
The Importance of Theory
The Advantage of Learning a Good Design Methodology
Objectives of Good Design
Benefits of Good Design
Database-Design Methods
Summary
Review Questions
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