Re: Modelling Considered Harmful

paul c wrote:

>
> In modern times, the OO programming people seem to have some claim on
> the word as it relates to simulation whence many of their techniques /
> languages sprung. In the DB world, I'm not sure whether Codd invented
> the term 'data model' but he certainly exposed it, not to mention
> defined it. However, he was talking about about a 'model of data', NOT
> a 'model of reality'.

Codd's use of the term seems to fit well definitions 2 and 3 of model:

>> 2.  Something intended to serve, as a pattern of something to be made >> 3.  Anything which serves, or may serve, as an example for imitation

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Kenneth Downs
Secure Data Software, Inc.
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