Thread: set theory question
I am looking for a good book on the math and/or theory behind relational databases and associated topics.. I am looking some works on set theory, algebra, or any other books/papers on the mechanics that databases are built on. I found one book online, http://web.cecs.pdx.edu/~maier/TheoryBook/TRD.html, The Theory of Relational Databases by David Maier and that is what got me interested in the foundations of database design and theory.
Thanks,
Matt
On 2/2/2011 4:58 PM, matty jones wrote: > I am looking for a good book on the math and/or theory behind relational > databases and associated topics.. I am looking some works on set > theory, algebra, or any other books/papers on the mechanics that > databases are built on. I found one book online, > http://web.cecs.pdx.edu/~maier/TheoryBook/TRD.html, The Theory of > Relational Databases by David Maier and that is what got me interested > in the foundations of database design and theory. > > Thanks, > > Matt Dont know any books, but have you read the wikipedia page? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Set_theory Its probably more of an intro, but it might have people/theories/axims/etc that you could find books on. -Andy
On Thu, 3 Feb 2011, Andy Colson wrote: >> I am looking for a good book on the math and/or theory behind relational >> databases and associated topics. > Dont know any books, but have you read the wikipedia page? Try any book by Edgar F. Codd. While at IBM he developed the concept of relational databases and defined the 12 rules that a fully relational dbms must implement. You might also find books by Joe Celko insightful and useful. Rich
On 2011-02-02, matty jones wrote: > I am looking for a good book on the math and/or theory behind > relational databases and associated topics.. I am looking > some works on set theory, algebra, or any other books/papers > on the mechanics that databases are built on. I found one > book online, I can recommend "Foundations of Databases" (Abiteboul, Hull, Vianu) http://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Databases-Logical-Serge-Abiteboul/dp/0 201537710 -- Robert...
On 2011-02-03 18:41, Wappler, Robert wrote: > On 2011-02-02, matty jones wrote: > >> I am looking for a good book on the math and/or theory behind >> relational databases and associated topics.. I am looking >> some works on set theory, algebra, or any other books/papers >> on the mechanics that databases are built on. I found one >> book online, > I can recommend "Foundations of Databases" (Abiteboul, Hull, Vianu) > http://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Databases-Logical-Serge-Abiteboul/dp/0 > 201537710 Definately recommended (note this book is also called the 'Alice' book because of it's front cover picture). It enabled me to write http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/arxiv/pdf/0705/0705.3949v1.pdf regards, Yeb Havinga
Le vendredi 04 février 2011 à 19:08 +0100, Yeb Havinga a écrit : > On 2011-02-03 18:41, Wappler, Robert wrote: > > On 2011-02-02, matty jones wrote: > > > >> I am looking for a good book on the math and/or theory behind > >> relational databases and associated topics.. I am looking > >> some works on set theory, algebra, or any other books/papers > >> on the mechanics that databases are built on. I found one > >> book online, > > I can recommend "Foundations of Databases" (Abiteboul, Hull, Vianu) > > http://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Databases-Logical-Serge-Abiteboul/dp/0 > > 201537710 > Definately recommended (note this book is also called the 'Alice' book > because of it's front cover picture). It enabled me to write > http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/arxiv/pdf/0705/0705.3949v1.pdf > > regards, > Yeb Havinga > Relational Databases and Knowledge Bases by Georges Gardarin has served me well. It's 20 years old, but the rules still apply. Very clear and thorough. I haven't checked the English version. -- Vincent Veyron http://marica.fr/ Logiciel de gestion des dossiers de contentieux et d'assurance pour le service juridique