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

From: Mario Cariggi <gelfand.transform_at_gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 19:08:19 +0200
Message-ID: <f61761ee05061410081e2fdd75@mail.gmail.com>

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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