I would love to hear the answer that you expect to hear for that, since the answer I would give is the Java classes would be derived from the data model. Andrew W. Kerber Oracle DBA UMB "If at first you dont succeed, dont take up skydiving" -----Original Message----- From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dennis Williams Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 1:12 PM To: Joel.Patterson@xxxxxxxxxxx Cc: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: JAVA Developer Joel, My question would be "Do you feel data modeling should be done separately, or should the data model be derived from the Java classes?" Dennis Williams ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any attached files are confidential. The information is exclusively for the use of the individual or entity intended as the recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, printing, reviewing, retention, disclosure, distribution or forwarding of the message or any attached file is not authorized and is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic mail message in error, please advise the sender by reply electronic mail immediately and permanently delete the original transmission, any attachments and any copies of this message from your computer system. Thank you. ==============================================================================