Re: A question for Mr. Celko
From: Jan Hidders <jan.hidders_at_REMOVETHIS.pandora.be>
Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2004 10:33:41 GMT
Message-Id: <pan.2004.07.18.10.34.17.857182_at_REMOVETHIS.pandora.be>
Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2004 10:33:41 GMT
Message-Id: <pan.2004.07.18.10.34.17.857182_at_REMOVETHIS.pandora.be>
On Sun, 18 Jul 2004 03:53:39 +0000, Dan wrote:
>
> Well, orthogonality is also an extremely profound and important concept.
> We still desire to keep the model, based on FOL, intact and as pure as
> possible. Wouldn't you agree? 1NF seems to be the most consistent and
> necessary device in ensuring this. Dropping it really does present some
> complexities and problems in the model.
And yet "dropping it" is exactly what Chris Date has done. Note that I am the one who is arguing for keeping things simple and staying in FOL while he wants to go to HOL.
- Jan Hidders