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This definitive resource explains the fundamentals of database systems, introducing several new graph-theoretical methods to foster good database design schema including chapters on system dynamics and modeling, rule-based systems, user psychology, and project management

Table of Contents

1. Systems, Analysis, and Synthesis2. Mathematical Background3. Atoms and Finite State Automata4. Data Structure Analysis5. Kernel Specifications6. Database Technology7. Data Flow Analysis8. Interfaces9. Rules10. System Dynamics11. Project Management

Appendix:A. Regular Expressions and FSA'sB. NormalizationC. Answers to the Exercises

About the Author

Barry Dwyer served as a senior lecturer in computer science at the University of Adelaide, Australia, from 1982 – 2004, teaching courses on database and information systems, systems analysis, artificial intelligence, and knowledge representation. Prior to that he was a software engineer working in operating systems, database systems, decision-table translators and automated system construction; and a management services officer and senior computer science lecturer at the University of South Australia. Barry began his career as an electronics engineer in the aviation industry, where he designed analogue flight simulator and radar equipment, and co-designed a digital head-up display system. Since retiring from teaching, Barry has written proof of concept software frameworks that led to the development of this book, and has spoken regularly on these and related topics.

Reviews

"This book brings together three ingredients: discussion of software engineering practices and principles, beautifully clear descriptions of essential mathematical techniques, and direct application to compelling examples and case studies. If you are a practitioner, a teacher, or a student of software engineering, you will benefit greatly from reading and using this outstanding book." --Michael Jackson, The Open University