Publisher's Synopsis
Pratt's latest book provides a careful, step-by-step approach to learning dBASE IV using many screen dumps and "bubbles" to indicate important concepts. Database design is covered in detail to show students how to effectively design databases. With the numerous DBMSs available, it is important to be able to evaluate and intelligently select the appropriate system. This text features material designed to help students evaluate and select a DBMS. Throughout the book, numerous realistic examples illustrate how students will be using database management systems in the future.;Detailed coverage is also provided on the issues relevant to administrating a database effectively. The text contains substantial coverage of SQL and QBE, the two key approaches to data manipulation within the relational model of database management. Students also learn to use dBASE to create complete computer applications, thorough coverage of the applications generator and using programming to enhance applications. Finally, there are nine modules which give students hands-on experience. Six of these cover key concepts of dBASE IV - the ability to create queries and views, create screen forms and use SQL.;This book should be of interest to non-computer science undergraduate students taking courses in database management.
