Re: the relational model of data objects *and* program objects
From: Kenneth Downs <knode.wants.this_at_see.sigblock>
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 15:56:00 -0400
Message-Id: <hti5j2-smc.ln1_at_pluto.downsfam.net>
> keeps
> concern.
> of the
> to
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> Excellent point! Far too often the code tail wags the data dog these
> days.
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 15:56:00 -0400
Message-Id: <hti5j2-smc.ln1_at_pluto.downsfam.net>
Tony Andrews wrote:
>> No matter what you call it, the customer is paying for a system that
> keeps
>> accurate records. That means the database is the first and final
> concern.
>> In a database app, there is no theory of code that trumps the needs
> of the
>> database. Rather, as "form follows function", the code theory needs
> to
>> come after the database theory.
>
> Excellent point! Far too often the code tail wags the data dog these
> days.
At last we find common ground! Let me buy you a beer. Or would that be an ale?
-- Kenneth Downs Secure Data Software, Inc. (Ken)nneth_at_(Sec)ure(Dat)a(.com)Received on Fri Apr 15 2005 - 21:56:00 CEST