Re: Normalization: primary key or any key

From: Dave D <dave_at_19th.org.>
Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 18:48:10 -0000
Message-ID: <asg9q1$2s1$1@newsg2.svr.pol.co.uk>

"Juan Pardillos" <sicotom_at_eresmas.com> wrote in message news:6278687.0211170923.497ef7b8_at_posting.google.com...
> Hi,
>
> I've read several texts about normalization. Sometimes, the "primary
> key" term is used to establish the normal forms constraints. However,
> other times only "key" is used. I think the second one is the right
> one, as it doesn't matter if the determinant of a functional
> dependency is the primary key or any other possible key in the
> relation.
>
> Am I right?. Please, clarify me this little question I have.
>
> Thanks in advance

In 'true' database, you are right. Received on Mon Dec 02 2002 - 12:48:10 CST