DbDebunk.com -Site educating professionals on database fallacies
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DATABASE DEBUNKINGS - HOME
Description
THE PROBLEM
[Current DBMS] deficiencies are, it seems to me, directly due to the widespread lack of understanding (not least on the part of vendors), of fundamental database principles. Certainly it is undeniable that they flout those principles in numerous ways. And the practical consequences are all too obvious: First, users must understand where the deficiencies lie; second, they have to understand just why they are deficiencies; third, they have to understand how to work around them; and fourth, they have to devote time and effort in persuading the vendors to remedy them. The trouble is, of course, users too tend to be unaware of those same fundamental principles and, hence, find themselves unable to carry out their side of the "contract" (a "contract" that should not have been allowed, or agreed to in the first place, of course). It's a vicious cycle. What is more, this sad state of affairs is not likely to change given the apparent lack of interest on the part of the trade press--itself ignorant of these same principles--in trying to improve matters.
A lot of what is being said, written, or done in the database management field--or whatever is left of it--by vendors, the trade press and "experts" is irrelevant, misleading, or outright wrong. While this is to a degree true of computing in general, in the database field the problems are so acute that, claims to the contrary notwithstanding, technology is actually regressing!
THE SOLUTION
is the web site that sets matters straight by telling the truth about database management. It is the critical forum for concepts, principles and methods and their practical implications that receive little, incorrect, or no coverage from the trade media, and no consideration from vendors and industry pundits. It is dedicated to and intended for MIS professionals, application developers, managers, users (experienced or novices), academics and students who think for themselves, want to understand database management, rather than follow the prevailing "cookbook" approach, and who are interested in minimizing the severe costs imposed by mindless technology and marketing fads. The site is focused on database education--as distinct from product-specific training--and should be, therefore, useful, regardless of DBMS software or technology is used.
Contact
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- Toronto ON
- Canada M6K 3M1
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- +1.4165312084
Registrant:
- Database Debunking
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- San Fransico CA
- United States 94123
