RE: books on data modelling

I haven't yet seen a reference to David Hay's 'Data Model Patterns : Conventions of Thought'.

If you haven't read and understood it, then sorry, you don't know data modeling.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0932633293/qid=996081527/sr=2-1/ref=aps_sr_b_1_1/104-1357679-6149513

'A Practical Guide to Logical Data Modeling' by George Tillman is also an
excellent book. It
will help you appreciate the importance of Data Modeling.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0070646155/qid=996081625/sr=1-4/ref=sc_b_4/104-1357679-6149513

It also contains one of my favorite IT quotes. To paraphrase:

'The reason that there is such a great need for Data Modelers is
because developers are so bad at it.'

You'll have to read the book to get the non-paraphrased version.

Jared

                                                                                       
                             
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I've seen some data models where the only book they read was probably "How To Smoke A Big Fat Pipe O' Crack".

About the only book I've actually needed was Korth's "Database System Concepts" - all the rest of the knowledge needed is application-domain specific, for example, understanding how the real-world processes that use your data work.

g

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Hello All,

I have been in the lookout for a good and comprehensive book on data modelling
so that I can enhance my knowledge in this area. I am not finding anything related in online Oracle documentation. Please suggest me..

Thanks in Advance,
Suren

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