Re: foundations of relational theory?

From: Marshall Spight <mspight_at_dnai.com>
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2003 06:50:41 GMT
Message-ID: <53pmb.22158$Fm2.11121@attbi_s04>

"Tony Gravagno" <g6q3x9lu53001_at_sneakemail.com.invalid> wrote in message news:u7gnov0pe694d7hdnbbf3u265vjddrup5o_at_4ax.com...
> Also,
> relational people want the DBMS to maintain referential integrity,
> while Pick people assume that's the responsibility of the app
> developer - neither view is "right" in terms long-lasting, quality
> solutions, they're just different.

There are specific practical benefits to enforcing integrity in the DBMS vs. enforcing them in the various applications. It's not a question of preferences.

Marshall Received on Sat Oct 25 2003 - 01:50:41 CDT