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relations aren't types?

From: Adrian Kubala <adrian_at_sixfingeredman.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 18:43:40 -0600
Message-ID: <slrnbu76ps.j10.adrian@sixfingeredman.net> 





I've heard this a few places. A type is a set of values with operators.
A relation is a set of values (tuples) with operators. While viewing a
relation as a type seems pretty unenlightening, I don't see why it's
outright *wrong*. Can anyone illuminate me?



Thanks.
Received on Fri Dec 19 2003 - 18:43:40 CST












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