Edgar F. Codd

Computer Scientist: Relational Database Model

Edgar F. Codd - Computer Scientist: Relational Database Model
Born

August 19th, 1923
101 years ago

Died

2003
22 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United Kingdom

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A computer scientist developed the relational model of data in 1970, which revolutionized database management systems. This model established a framework for organizing and retrieving data in a structured manner, influencing the design of modern databases. Contributions included numerous foundational concepts in database theory and practice, along with several influential publications on database management and strategies. Codd's work laid the groundwork for SQL, the standard programming language for relational databases.

Developed the relational model of data

Published influential papers on database systems

Contributed to the development of SQL

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