Re: normalization question

Bad idea? It's much better than creating a mess by starting separate non-cross-posted threads. Most newsreaders pick up on the crossposting,  and I think it's a good solution for someone who isn't sure of the best place to post something.

Steve Kass
Drew University

Alan wrote:

> Oops. Sorry. Didn't see that you cross-posted (a bad idea, BTW)
>
> "Alan" <alanshein_at_erols.com> wrote in message
> news:ajdkn1$1aa1hp$1_at_ID-114862.news.dfncis.de...
> >
> > You should post this question in comp.databases.theory
> >
> > "Manatee Morton" <manatee_at_nwlink.com> wrote in message
> > news:ulkigftlfm4i62_at_corp.supernews.com...
> > >
> > > I am a database user who wants to become more knowledgeable. I purchased
> a
> > > book on SQL and it has a chapter on "The Relational Model". In this
> > chapter
> > > the book briefly describes the process of normalization. I probably need
> a
> > > more general database book in addition to a book specifically about SQL.
> > At
> > > any rate, I have read the section on normalization and I don't quite
> > > understand what it means.
> > >
> > > What would be a good defination of normalization? Could someone explain
> > what
> > > the first through third normal forms are?
> > >
> > > If I can grasp the concept of normalization (especially first through
> > third
> > > normal forms), then I think I will have overcome an obstacle to really
> > > grokking relational databases.
> > >
> > > Of course, part of this process is going out and purchasing a better
> book
> > > but any info you can provide here would help get me started...
> > >
> > > --
> > > Manatee Morton
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
Received on Wed Aug 14 2002 - 19:15:40 CEST