Re: Flamewar object databases vs. relational databases (was: Unknown SQL)

On Sat, 2 Jun 2001, Chris Trathen wrote:

> I'll add just one comment:
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> I use a simple criteria: The persistence mechanism dictates what type of system
> you have, object or relational.
>
> If you use a RDBMS then you have a relational system, even if you use Smalltalk,
> Java, C++ over the top.
> If you use a pure OODBMS, then you have an OO system.
>
> No doubt there are always reasons for choosing any approach and I am not passing
> judgement. In the end the approach chosen will have advantages and
> disadvantages.

There are shades of grey and various ways to manage objects and many considerations: technical, political, etc. I agree with you Chris that each approach will have benefits and drawbacks. This is why it is far better to assess on a case-by-case basis IMHO.

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> Chris Trathen
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My 2 rupees worth.

Cheers,

akmal

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