Ashley Moran wrote on 13.08.2006 13:46:
I can't understand how developers employed to created database-backed
applications think they can get anywhere with so little understanding of what
they are doing.
Well spoken!!
I have actually written a 10-page introduction to relational theory, based on
the bad design decisions in our apps.
I will most probably prepare a training on how to use a database efficiently
covering *very* basic things that I have seen a tremendous lack of
understanding: Why do I need an Index? What happens if I don't? When is an index
used? How do I know whether a query actually uses an index? ....
I do agree that this might be a problem of universty education which focuses too
much on theory and not on real-world problems.
Thomas
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