C.J. Date's Database Design and Relational Theory: Normal Forms and All That Jazz Master Class

You need to understand design theory if you want to create databases that are robust, flexible, accurate, and reliable. This theory is full of complicated terms and concepts that have little to do with design in practice. C.J. Date, a renowned expert in design theory, will lead this master class of two days. Date bridges the gap by explaining design theory in a way that practitioners can understand.

This introduction to design theory is designed for database professionals who are familiar with the relational model. Prior attendance at C.J. It is highly recommended to attend the C.J. Master Class SQL and Relational Theorie: How to Write Accurate SQL Code. Participant discussion and interaction are encouraged. A workbook will be sent to you with copies of C.J. Date's course slides.

After you have completed this course, you will be:

You'll be able to review design aspects that you should already know, but from a different perspective, and then go deeper into aspects that you may not be familiar with. Without spending too much time on more well-known material like 2NF or 3NF, you'll get clear and precise explanations and definitions for all relevant concepts.

About the speaker
C.J. Date is a unique figure in the database industry. He is best known for his bestseller, An Introduction to Database Systems (Addison-Wesley). He has been working with relational databases theory since 1970. His ability to explain complex technical issues in an easy-to-understand manner is a well-earned reputation.