Syllog, a Knowledge Based Data Management System (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Adrian Walker

 
9781333378646: Syllog, a Knowledge Based Data Management System (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Unlock data with knowledge, not just tables.

This practical introduction shows how to define, store, and query facts using backchain reasoning in a knowledge-driven approach. The book explains how a syllog-based language helps users set up and work with data bases without deep programming. It walks through building a knowledge base, defining relations, entering data, and performing queries that reveal insights. It also compares this approach to the relational algebra and explores how recursion and negation affect query results, offering a solid path from concepts to working practice.

  • See how data and rules form a usable knowledge base with practical examples.
  • Learn how backchain reasoning drives multi-step queries and returns precise results.
  • Understand how the SYLLOG language relates to relational algebra and its limits with recursion.
  • Explore how to handle recursion, negation, and iterative querying in real-world scenarios.
Ideal for readers of nontechnical data management who want a clear, hands-on path to defining and querying facts with logic-based reasoning.

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