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Database Management Systems: Theory, Design and Real-World Applications is a comprehensive academic resource designed to help students understand both the fundamental principles of database systems and their practical importance in today’s technology-driven world.

Beginning with the core concepts of Database Management Systems, the book explains the purpose of databases, the limitations of traditional file-based systems, data abstraction, database architecture, data models, and database languages. It then develops a strong foundation in the relational model, covering relations, attributes, tuples, domains, schemas, keys, and integrity constraints.

The book offers structured coverage of essential SQL concepts, including database definition, data manipulation, intermediate SQL commands, transaction control, and database programming with PL/SQL. It also examines database design in detail through functional dependencies, normalization, and Entity–Relationship modelling.

Advanced topics such as transaction management, concurrency control, locking protocols, deadlock handling, recovery mechanisms, timestamp ordering, optimistic concurrency control, and multiversion concurrency control are presented in a clear and practical manner.

Supported by examples from banking, e-commerce, educational institutions, airlines, and social media platforms, this book connects theoretical learning with real-world database applications. It is a valuable resource for BCA, B.Tech, MCA, Computer Science, Information Technology, and other undergraduate students seeking a reliable foundation in Database Management Systems.