Re: Database in depth, by C.J. Date

  • From: Mario Cariggi <gelfand.transform@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: stephenbooth.uk@xxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 19:08:19 +0200

Hi Stphen,


>=20
> I think there has to be a balance between producing pretty diagrams
> and producing a system that will actually fulfil the spec and do what
> it's supposed to do.

 or perhaps we can say that a sound description of the data model in
mathematical terms is necessary BUT is not enough. For example if=20
you don't know what you lose with 'denormalization' you could be in Dire=20
Straits.

kind regards.
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