Re: Other tree representations in SQL

Alfredo Novoa wrote:
> > Why couldn't you have achieved the same result you describe with a
> > hierarchical database?
>
> He is using a hierarchical DBMS construction kit.

In a wide sense this is true.

As I understand the terms, I am using a superset: a network database construction kit

...with the great but decisive distinction to old systems of the kind, that it integrates directly into a programming language and does not invent it's own.

...and work will continue to additionally provide all relational capabilities that you desire.

Kind regards,
Carl

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Carl Rosenberger
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