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LogicQL is a new state-of-the-art programming language based on Datalog. This book explains how to design, implement, and query deductive databases using this programming language. LogiQL's declarative approach enables complex data structures and business rules to be simply specified and automatically executed. It is especially suited to business applications requiring complex rules to be implemented efficiently, for example predictive analytics and supply chain optimization. Suitable for both novices and experienced developers, the book includes many examples and exercises to consolidate understanding.
List of contents
Basics. Intermediate Aspects. Diving Deeper. Advanced Aspects. Appendices.
About the author
Spencer Rugaber is a computer scientist who has worked both in industry and in academia as well as serving as program director for the Software Engineering and Languages program at the U.S. National Science Foundation. His research interests are in the area of software engineering, human-computer interaction, and cognitive science. He is the author of the article on program understanding included in the Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology and of numerous software engineering articles appearing in technical journals and conference proceedings. He is currently a computer scientist with LogicBlox, Inc. (Atlanta, Georgia) and an adjunct faculty member at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta). Terry Halpin is a professor in computer science at INTI International University, Malaysia, and a data modeling consultant. He previously held senior faculty positions in computer science at the University of Queensland (Australia) and Neumont University (Salt Lake City, Utah). He previously spent many years in data modeling technology at Asymetrix Corporation, InfoModelers Inc., Visio Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, and LogicBlox. His doctoral thesis formalized object-role modeling (ORM/NIAM), and his current research focuses on conceptual modeling and rule-based technology. He has authored more than 200 technical publications and seven books, and has co-edited nine books on information systems modeling research. He is a regular columnist for the Business Rules Journal, and is a recipient of the DAMA International Achievement Award for Education (2002) and the IFIP Outstanding Service Award (2006).
