Naming convention for dependencies and contingencies?

From: ./Rob & <invalid_at_invalid.net>
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 16:07:02 -0400
Message-ID: <2aOdnQGpg5PlM-PcRVn-gg@speakeasy.net>

Hi Gang,

Let's say you have a database that stores entries (example only) for construction materials.

You have a table with all your materials and any dependencies.

Dependency | Contingency

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Plywood | Nails /* Plywood needs Nails to install, but Nails do not need Plywood */
Roof Shingles | Felt Paper /* To install Shingles you need Felt Paper, but Felt Paper does not need Shingles */

Felt Paper         |    Plywood
Felt Paper         |    Staples

Roof Shingles | Roof Nails

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Are Dependency and Contingency good table names? It's the best I could think of, but the names just don't seem natural to me.

Has anyone used a better naming convention?

Thanks, Received on Tue Oct 26 2004 - 15:07:02 CDT