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Stanford Fall 2011 - Introduction to Databases

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Re: Stanford Fall 2011 - Introduction to Databases

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Post by younata »

webspiderus wrote: post #10
younata wrote: post #9

I'd love to sign up for both this and the ml class (though, I think I will sign up for the ml class...). However, I've already committed to the AI class, and in addition to my regular coursework (Entering second year of uni, go me!), I don't think I'll be able to handle this.

for what it's worth, if you take the ML class, you will learn most of the things you would learn in the AI class and more - although it does get a bit rigorous, and will take more time than the AI class would.

Thanks. I looked through the ML class stuff, and I'm sold. Really looking forward to it.

Re: Stanford Fall 2011 - Introduction to Databases

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Post by webspiderus »

younata wrote: post #11
webspiderus wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

for what it's worth, if you take the ML class, you will learn most of the things you would learn in the AI class and more - although it does get a bit rigorous, and will take more time than the AI class would.

Thanks. I looked through the ML class stuff, and I'm sold. Really looking forward to it.

not sure if you saw it in the other thread, but you can check out http://www.stanford.edu/class/cs229/materials.html for some old course materials.

this is easily one of the best classes i've been able to take - as i said in the other thread, i was surprised to enjoy a 3-hour midterm! i think it's awesome they're making this available to more people.

Re: Stanford Fall 2011 - Introduction to Databases

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Post by mrmaddog »

This was one of my favorite CS classes I took at Stanford. It will do a great job teaching you the theory behind dbs then bridge that theory with real-world examples. If you want to get an idea about how databases operate behind the scenes AND how they should be properly used, this is a great class for you.

The relational algebra sections of the course are intriguing because it forces you to solve problems using a set of constraints that aren't present in other programming languages—really interesting stuff.

More information is at the class website http://infolab.stanford.edu/~widom/cs145/index.html

Re: Stanford Fall 2011 - Introduction to Databases

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Post by jc123 »

A quick look through the syllabus shows that the last video is "NoSQL Systems". Nothing specific in the Course Materials though. Maybe an Intro to Databases class should talk a little more about other approaches such as document-oriented databases. I know they (academia) are sticking to classical CS, but maybe some parts of relational databases could be covered in a second class on databases, to make room for more exploration on other DB approaches in an intro class.

Re: Stanford Fall 2011 - Introduction to Databases

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Post by badwetter »

emiranda wrote: post #13

Anyone know if there are any prerequisites for the class? Would someone with programming knowledge but no database knowledge be able to take this class?

Well it says "Introduction" so I assume that little to no knowledge are required in database programming.

Re: Stanford Fall 2011 - Introduction to Databases

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Post by toot »

Even though I usually scoff at pre-registration signup forms, I was very excited to fill this one in.

I'm sure there's a lesson to be learned about my own sampling bias and it might be time to rethink this stance (how ever hard it may be to recognise that people can actually find enjoyment in hearing about product launches and events!)

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