JOURNAL ARTICLE

Query optimization in object-oriented databases

Abstract

The use of data abstraction in object-oriented databases places a burden on the ability of the system to perform query optimization. A framework for query specification and optimization is discussed that is applicable to object-oriented database systems that take a strict view of data abstraction. Techniques that preserve much of the optimization potential of relational languages by limiting the query language are examined. Techniques are given for query optimization that involve type-specific rewrite rules.< >

Keywords:
Query optimization Computer science Query language Abstraction Sargable Object (grammar) Limiting Relational database Database View Information retrieval Programming language Query expansion Object Query Language Theoretical computer science Web search query Database design Artificial intelligence Search engine

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Topics

Advanced Database Systems and Queries
Physical Sciences →  Computer Science →  Computer Networks and Communications
Data Management and Algorithms
Physical Sciences →  Computer Science →  Signal Processing
Distributed systems and fault tolerance
Physical Sciences →  Computer Science →  Computer Networks and Communications
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