This concise introduction teaches database design concepts, methods, and techniques of high-quality database design. You’ll explore creating an initial logical design and refining it into a superior database that meets users’ requirements. Plus, you’ll see how to implement the design using specific types of database platforms and build databases using SQL scripts. Each chapter begins with a list of topics that will be covered, closes with a summary that provides the key points described in the chapter, and includes a list of review questions and a series of helpful exercises.