Why store nested tables or varrays in a column?

From: Jake <jgarfield_at_earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:10:49 -0800 (PST)
Message-ID: <55a183ef-ba66-4c56-a4af-1c27636bd006_at_n35g2000yqm.googlegroups.com>

Hello,

What is the ability to store nested tables and varrays in a column used for? It seems like this would be counter to the concept of normalization. I just can't think of a good use.

Thanks. Received on Mon Nov 16 2009 - 18:10:49 CST

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