Database Systems

CHAPTER 6

Database User Interface Design

This chapter covers the essentials of good database user interface design. A properly designed database system typically includes a user interface that facilitates end users accessing the system. The chapter presumes that you are familiar with basic software engineering principles as well as user interface design principles as covered in your undergraduate degree. The chapter is therefore a summary that includes:

• Introduction
• Deciding on the User Interface
• Steps in the User Interface Design
• User Interface Development and Implementation
• Summary and Concluding Remarks

6.1  Introduction

At this stage we ...