I am posting this several places in an attempt to reach the broadest possible audience. Feel free to pass it on. And, I apologize if you are annoyed by the duplication.
A while back, Mikey D suggested I might like to run some sort of class at BuffaloLab. After thinking on it a bit, I've decided I'm willing to try a database seminar. I've noticed that while many of you are familiar with the buttons and levers of one or more specific database management systems, many folks could benefit from a deeper knowledge of underlying concepts.
Exactly what we'd do will depend on the interests of the individuals (if any) who sign up, but, given my druthers, I'd start with some basic ideas about data structures, then review some of the earlier database systems, then discuss the relational model, normalization and all that stuff, then go over sql, then move on to some of the latest things. At that last point, I will very much be looking for some help from anyone who is actually using any of the so called nosql systems. I'm saying seminar rather than class because I'll be very very open to audience participation – the more the better, I think. Obviously, it won't be practical to write much code. If there is a big demand we might be able to do some sql using mysql or access.
Frequency, time, and cost, if any, are all up for grabs. If you are interested, respond to this or mail me off list (CJW...@gmail.com). Tell me what you are interested in, what times you favor, and anything else that seems relevant. We'd probably start in September. This could run for a half dozen sessions or it could end up going on forever. Let me know what you think.
I will probably let any replies and discussion accumulate for a few days and review them all before I have any more to say.
Charlie