Database Systems: A Practical Approach to Design Implementation and Management

Database Systems: A Practical Approach to Design Implementation and Management by Thomas M. Connolly is a comprehensive textbook that bridges theory and application in database architecture and management. Originally published in 2014, this work addresses the fundamentals of relational databases, normalization, SQL, and transaction processing while grounding each concept in real-world implementation scenarios.

The book is structured to serve both students encountering database design for the first time and professionals seeking deeper technical mastery. Connolly covers the complete lifecycle of database systems - from conceptual and logical design through physical implementation - with particular emphasis on the practical trade-offs between performance, scalability, and maintainability. Case studies and worked examples illustrate how design principles apply to actual systems.

This edition reflects database technology as it existed in the early 2010s, making it valuable for understanding established design patterns and SQL standards that remain central to professional practice. The text assumes a baseline understanding of computer science but does not require prior database experience.

• Author: Thomas M. Connolly
• Published: 2014
• Subject: Database design, SQL, relational systems, transaction management
• Audience: Computer science students, database administrators, software engineers
• Format: Paperback textbook

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