Books

BOOKS Database Design and Implementation A practical introduction using Oracle SQL http://bookboon.com/en/database-design-and-implementation-ebook. This book uses a simple step by step approach to explain the essential relational database design modelling techniques, and shows how Oracle SQL can be used to mplement a database. There are numerous practical exercises with feedback. Key topics include conceptual modelling using the crow’s feet notation and the Unified Modelling Language (UML), logical and physical modelling, normalisation, the structured query language (SQL) and simple application development using APEX forms and reports.

Systems Analysis and Design http://bookboon.com/en/systems-analysis-and-design-ebook This book introduces systems analysis and design principles and techniques which are used for building information systems. Each phase of the systems development life cycle is concisely covered.Contents include structured analysis techniques, object modelling with the UML and Agile approaches to development. Also covered is system design including data design, human computer interaction and system architectures, along with system implementation and maintenance. A brief introduction to IT project management techniques is also included as an appendix.