Databases Debunked

This semester, I have explored databases from both technical and sociological standpoints.  As part of my project, I have reviewed and created existing MySQL tutorials.  The goal of these blog posts is to demystify databases for Bowdoin – more specifically, DCSI – students.

Here, I’ve created a summary of useful terms to provide a brief, basic orientation to databases.

I have analyzed three different existing tutorial resources:

1. MySQL Tutorial from TutorialsPoint
2. SQL Tutorial from W3Schools
3. MySQL Tutorial from Oracle

I have also created two walkthrough tutorials of my own:

1. MySQL Download and Setup for Mac OS X
2. Creating a Database Using Sequel Pro

Databases are powerful tools.  While they may seem daunting to use, any DCSI student is capable of learning how to create and use them on their own.  Enjoy!

– Gina Stalica ’16