Scott W. Ambler Refactoring Databases: Evolutionary Database Design Reviews Summary
Ratings Breakdown
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43%
Rated 3.8 by 74 people
Pros from Reviews
- Thorough catalog of refactorings
- Good learning tool for new developers
- Useful for larger projects
- Covers common design techniques
- Emphasizes iterative approach
- Automated regression testing
- Configuration control of schema objects
- Easy availability of personalized application database environments
Cons from Reviews
- Poor editing and typesetting
- Geared towards manual maintenance
- Lack of information on practical tools
- Thin discussion on tracking changes
- Little coverage on building and maintaining test data sets
- No discussion of refactoring across multiple schemas
- Obvious and basic refactorings
- Overpriced paperback
Notable Features
Evolutionary Design
Database Refactoring
Kindle Edition
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