Database Design at For Mere Mortals

Sound database design can save hours of development time and ensure functionality and reliability. Database Design for Mere Mortals™, Second Edition, is a straightforward, platform-independent tutorial on the basic principles of relational database design. It provides a commonsense design methodology for developing databases that work, and will give you the knowledge and tools you need to create efficient and effective relational databases

This edition features a CD-ROM that includes diagrams of sample databases, as well as design guidelines, documentation forms, and examples of the database design process.

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Michael J. Hernandez is an independent consultant and a veteran relational database developer with more than fourteen years of experience. He is a nationally and internationally noted technical speaker and trainer, speaking at conferences such as TechEd, the Office Developers Conference and VS Live, in cities such as New York, Chicago, London, and Zurich.