Basic relational algebra operators as a diagram

Discipline

Databases

Form

Visual Representation

Attribution — Origin / Source

Collected by Xiaoying Tu — Date, C. J. (2003). An Introduction to Database Systems. 8 ed. Pearson.

Topic

Query languages (basic)

Conceptual Advantage

Visualizes the relational algebra operators, in particular visualizing what result they produce

Mapping

SymbolConcept
the table-looking rectangles the input relations
the shaded area the output

Draws Attention To

results of the eight algebra operators

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