C++ Object Databases: Programming with the ODMG Standard [Hardcover]

David Jordan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 17, 1997

In 1991, the Object Database Management Group (ODMG) was formed to define standard interfaces for object databases. This standardization has since been achieved, and the popularity of object databases is on the rise. Similar to using SQL to access a relational database, the ODMG provides a corresponding standard for object databases. This book, technically reviewed by ODMG members, provides a comprehensive description of C++ object databases, including the C++ and Object Query Language (OQL) interfaces of the ODMG standard. C++ Object Databases is the indispensable guide and reference to programming with C++ object databases. With this book, you will gain a thorough knowledge of the underlying modeling concepts, interfaces, and architectures. To ease the transition to object database programming, comparisons with relational databases and SQL are provided, including contrasts with the object facilities planned for SQL3. Object databases uniquely support an object-oriented data model that is shared by the database and the application, and their tight integration with an object programming language allows developers to realize increased productivity. OQL provides excellent declarative query access to objects, supporting the same object model used by the application. C++ is currently the dominant language supported by object databases and therefore is the basis for this book. As most object database vendors now support ODMG interfaces in their products, a working knowledge of the topics herein is essential to object database programmers. The author is uniquely qualified to present this material. He serves as the ODMG C++ Editor and has been co-editor of three ODMG books, covering releases 1.1, 1.2, and 2.0. 0201634880B04062001

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In 1991, the Object Database Management Group (ODMG) was formed to define standard interfaces for object databases. This standardization has since been achieved, and the popularity of object databases is on the rise. Similar to using SQL to access a relational database, the ODMG provides a corresponding standard for object databases. This book, technically reviewed by ODMG members, provides a comprehensive description of C++ object databases, including the C++ and Object Query Language (OQL) interfaces of the ODMG standard.

C++ Object Databases is the indispensable guide and reference to programming with C++ object databases. With this book, you will gain a thorough knowledge of the underlying modeling concepts, interfaces, and architectures. To ease the transition to object database programming, comparisons with relational databases and SQL are provided, including contrasts with the object facilities planned for SQL3.

Object databases uniquely support an object-oriented data model that is shared by the database and the application, and their tight integration with an object programming language allows developers to realize increased productivity. OQL provides excellent declarative query access to objects, supporting the same object model used by the application. C++ is currently the dominant language supported by object databases and therefore is the basis for this book.

As most object database vendors now support ODMG interfaces in their products, a working knowledge of the topics herein is essential to object database programmers. The author is uniquely qualified to present this material. He serves as the ODMG C++ Editor and has been co-editor of three ODMG books, covering releases 1.1, 1.2, and 2.0.

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About the Author

David Jordan was appointed a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at Bell Laboratories for his pioneering work in applying C++ with network, relational and object databases. He holds five patents in composite object concurrency control. He is a columnist with 101 Communications, covering database technologies for objects in C++ Report and Java Report.

David Jordan is currently Director of Java Technologies at Trifolium, Inc. where he provides consulting services and custom application development in the areas of transparent object persistence. Details on his work and contact information can be found at http://www.trifolium.com/consulting/jordan

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 480 pages
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional (November 17, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201634880
• ISBN-13: 978-0201634884
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,078,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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