Re: Where can I learn the basics about string processing in RDBMSs?
by Robert Klemme <shortcutter@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Jan 13, 2008 at 07:15 PM
On 10.01.2008 14:13, Sune wrote:
> I'm dissecting databases at the moment, and I've started to implement
> my own just to get the proper understanding of things.
How much time did you plan for this project? It could be easily
measured in years if you want to cover all aspects...
> To continue
> from where I am right now I need to learn about string processing used
> in todays RDBMSs. Issues I need to get the hang of are such as:
> - Indexing techniques
Look for BTREE.
> - Searching and sorting
As above.
> - UNICODE (I plan to use ICU)
Personally I do not think that your understanding of RDBMS will be
improved by understanding Unicode. You should rather focus on im****tant
concepts.
> I need to know the basics, and the tricks and trades of the field
> before I start to read source code.
I suggest you get yourself a _book_ about RDBMS concepts.
> Hopefully someone here can help me gather the information I need.
Your local bookdealer might be able to.
Regards
robert
