Re: ORM over ER

From: Scot A. Becker <scotb_at_inconcept.com>
Date: Sun, 04 Mar 2001 03:51:08 GMT
Message-ID: <MYio6.25817$_d5.2618120@typhoon.mn.mediaone.net>

Hello Lamb,

> I am creating a model for a primary school pupil assessment prototype
 system
> as part of my BSc final project....
> I am really into ORM but I need to get some more 'meat' into my project
 with
> details of ORM benefits over ER (and vice versa), has anyone got any good
> book tips. My main perspective so far is the benefit of conversing
 business
> rules with teachers (a non IT literature bunch at the best of times;). I
> feel I need some more.

You'll want to check out the JCM (URL below). I have written some more introductory material on the benefits of ORM. Also, check out www.orm.net.

As far as books, Terry Halpin's next book is due out in early April (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1558606726/qid=983677751/sr=1-4/ref= sc_b_4/102-1146664-4786561).

HTH,
Scot.

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Scot A. Becker

Partner, InConcept, Inc.

     http://www.inconcept.com

Editor, The Journal of Conceptual Modeling

     http://www.inconcept.com/JCM Received on Sat Mar 03 2001 - 21:51:08 CST