Chapter 6. SQL and Relational Algebra I: The Original Operators

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This is the first of two chapters on the operators of the relational algebra; it discusses the original operators (i.e., the ones briefly described in Chapter 1) in depth, and it also examines certain ancillary but important issues—e.g., the significance of proper attribute (or column) naming once again. It also explains the implications of such matters for our overall goal of using SQL relationally.

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