On the Interactive Use of Databases: Query Languages
这篇论文回顾了主要的数据库查询语言类型，并探讨了其设计动机和趋势，特别关注了计算机图形学、人工智能和应用用户心理学对查询语言易用性和功能的影响。
:Database query languages constitute a subset of Fourth Generation Languages in that they primarily focus on the querying and simple modification aspects of data management. Query languages appear to benefit from recent developments in Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, and Applied User Psychology. These developments, coupled with widespread use of computers by an expanding population of novice users, have resulted in the emergence of query languages which are easy to use and offer much power. The paper reviews the major query language types and examines motivations and trends in their design.