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Re: SQL1999-standard makes no reference to term "relational" - why?

From: --CELKO-- <71062.1056_at_compuserve.com>
Date: 14 Oct 2002 11:34:41 -0700
Message-ID: <c0d87ec0.0210141034.2432255f@posting.google.com> 





>> What does it mean to say that a DBMS-product is relational? <<




What does it mean to say Fortran is based on Algebra?  That does not
tell you how to program the language, but what to expect in it. 
Again, SQL is a programming language, not an abstraction.



In the old days, it was simple.  We had the FIPS-127 Conformance test
suite.  If your product could pass that suite of tests correctly, you
got a certificate from NIST and your could bid for Federal Contracts. 
Unfortunately, Bill Clinton dropped this program for a few campaign
donations.
Received on Mon Oct 14 2002 - 13:34:41 CDT












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