Chapter 1Database Fundamentals

Key Skills & Concepts

image Properties of a Database

image Prevalent Database Models

image A Brief History of Databases

image Why Focus on Relational?

This chapter introduces fundamental concepts and definitions regarding databases, including properties common to databases, prevalent database models, a brief history of databases, and the rationale ...

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