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Re: Logical Attribute or not

From: -CELKO- <jcelko212_at_earthlink.net>
Date: 18 Mar 2006 06:19:42 -0800
Message-ID: <1142691582.351950.118700@u72g2000cwu.googlegroups.com> 





Do not worry about XML; design the database for RDBMS use.



>>  The premise being that since each is mandatory that each should be a logical attribute. <<




Correct.  Without them, you do not have a diagnosis.



>> I am thinking that would violate 3NF.And, what if 10 mood disorders were added later? <<




Add more columns if they are required part of the diagnosis.
Received on Sat Mar 18 2006 - 08:19:42 CST












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