Re: how to build a database from scratch

ctx2002_at_gmail.com wrote:

>search on google, you see a lot of info and books talking about how to
>build operating systems and compilers from scratch, but i have never
>seen any books talks about how to build a database from scratch. any
>one know this kind of book even exists?

     There are plenty of books on building databases.

     The programs that manipulate databases are called database management systems (DBMSs). If you are referring to that, yes, there probably are some, but they would be rather specialised. I suggest you check with a university and see what they use for a text in such a course.

>most books and info are talking about modeling data and sql language.

     Yes, using DBMSs, just as there are more books about using operating systems than there are for writing them.

     Do keep databases and DBMSs separate. Confusing them is like calling a hammer a nail.

Sincerely,

Gene Wirchenko

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