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Learning PostgreSQL

You're reading from   Learning PostgreSQL Create, develop and manage relational databases in real world applications using PostgreSQL

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Product type Paperback
Published in Nov 2015
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781783989188
Length 464 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Table of Contents (16) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Relational Databases FREE CHAPTER 2. PostgreSQL in Action 3. PostgreSQL Basic Building Blocks 4. PostgreSQL Advanced Building Blocks 5. SQL Language 6. Advanced Query Writing 7. Server-Side Programming with PL/pgSQL 8. PostgreSQL Security 9. The PostgreSQL System Catalog and System Administration Functions 10. Optimizing Database Performance 11. Beyond Conventional Data types 12. Testing 13. PostgreSQL JDBC 14. PostgreSQL and Hibernate Index

Chapter 1. Relational Databases

This chapter will provide a high-level overview of topics related to database development. Understanding the basic relational database concepts enables the developers to not only come up with clean designs, but also to master relational databases. This chapter is not restricted to learning PostgreSQL, but covers all relational databases.

The topics covered in this chapter include the following:

  • Database management systems: Understanding the different database categories enables the developer to utilize the best in each world.
  • Relational algebra: Understanding relational algebra enables the developers to master the SQL language, especially, SQL code rewriting.
  • Data modeling: Using data modeling techniques leads to better communication.
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Learning PostgreSQL
Published in: Nov 2015
Publisher: Packt
ISBN-13: 9781783989188
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