{"product_id":"data-modeling-theory-and-practice-paperback","title":"Data Modeling Theory and Practice - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGraeme Simsion\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraeme Simsion, author of several bestsellers including The Rosie Project, provides a detailed review of the extensive literature on data modeling and logical database design, referencing nearly 500 publications, with a strong focus on their relevance to practice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDATA MODELING THEORY AND PRACTICE is for practitioners and academics who have learned the conventions and rules of data modeling and are looking for a deeper understanding of the discipline. The coverage of \u003cem\u003etheory \u003c\/em\u003eincludes a detailed review of the extensive literature on data modeling and logical database design, referencing nearly 500 publications, with a strong focus on their relevance to practice. The \u003cem\u003epractice \u003c\/em\u003ecomponent incorporates the largest-ever study of data modeling practitioners, involving over 450 participants in interviews, surveys and data modeling tasks. The results challenge many longstanding held assumptions about data modeling and will be of interest to academics and practitioners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGraeme Simsion brings to the book the practical perspective and intellectual clarity that have made his \u003cem\u003eData Modeling Essentials\u003c\/em\u003e a classic in the field. He begins with a question about the nature of data modeling (design or description), and uses it to illuminate such issues as the definition of data modeling, its philosophical underpinnings, inputs and deliverables, the necessary behaviors and skills, the role of creativity, product diversity, quality measures, personal styles, and the differences between experts and novices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eData Modeling Theory and Practice\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for anyone involved in data modeling practice, research, or teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eData modeling theory and practice is for practitioners and academics who have learned the conventions and rules of data modeling and are looking for a deeper understanding of the discipline. The coverage of \"theory\" includes a detailed review of the extensive literature on data modeling and logical database design, referencing nearly 500 publications, with a strong focus on their relevance to practice. The \"practice\" component incorporates the largest-ever study of data modeling practitioners, involving over 450 participants in interviews, surveys and data modeling tasks. The results challenge many long-held assumptions about data modeling and will be of interest to academics and practitioners alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Data Modeling Theory and Practice\" is essential reading for anyone involved in data modeling practice, research, or teaching. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Graeme Simsion brings to the book the practical perspective and intellectual clarity that have made his \"Data Modeling Essentials\" a classic in the field. He begins with a question about the nature of data modeling (design or description), and uses it to illuminate such issues as the definition of data modeling, its philosophical underpinnings, inputs and deliverables, the necessary behaviors and skills, the role of creativity, product diversity, quality measures, personal styles, and the differences between experts and novices. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.98 x 9.9 x 7.05 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42129462034567,"sku":"9780977140015","price":58.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/f81489f0746a6a638a7c5e7c21208ab1.webp?v=1732603109","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/data-modeling-theory-and-practice-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}