For an interesting overview of the current landscape in database development, checkout this awesome interview[0] featuring Michael Stonebraker (one of the co-authors of this book). Hands down my favorite podcast episode!<p>[0] - <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.se-radio.net&#x2F;2013&#x2F;12&#x2F;episode-199-michael-stonebraker&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.se-radio.net&#x2F;2013&#x2F;12&#x2F;episode-199-michael-stonebra...</a>