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
