D. Suggested Reading

These are the books we recommend you read if you want to learn more about database design or expand your knowledge of SQL. Keep in mind that some of these books will be challenging because they are more technical in nature. Also, some authors assume that you have a fairly significant background in computers, databases, and programming.

Database Books

Connolly, Thomas, and Carolyn Begg. Database Systems: A Practical Approach to Design, Implementation, and Management (4th ed.). Essex, England: Addison-Wesley, 2004.

Date, C. J. An Introduction to Database Systems (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Addison-Wesley, 2003.

Date, C.J. Database in Depth: Relational Theory for Practitioners. Sebastopol, CA: O’Reilly Media, 2005.

Date, C.J. ...

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