Chapter 1. The Relational Database
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Topics Covered in This Chapter
Types of Databases
Early Database Models
The Relational Database Model
Relational Database Management System
Beyond the Relational Model
What the Future Holds
Summary
Review Questions
The relational database has been in existence for over 25 years. It has spawned a multi-billion dollar industry, is the most widely used type of database in the world today, and is an essential part of our everyday lives. It is very likely that you are using a relational database every time you purchase goods at a store, make travel plans with your travel agent, check out a book at the library, ...
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