Re: Storing data and code in a Db with LISP-like interface

> > > The only thing that matters is what operators do you have.
> > >.. ultimately it is the algebra or calculus that counts.
> >
> > Based on you assertion, it *appears* you are lacking some operator,
> > algebra or calculus as you are unable to apply the ones
> > you do know to solves the problem.
>
> You are seeing things.

What I'd like to see, is for you to use the operators, algebra and calculus you known to present a practical solution? Can you post one that can be verified by executing in MS SQL Server or Access?

> > Create a function that given a hierarchy and a thing in the hierarchy
> > returns the root.
>
> Why?

To see if your knowledge of operators, algebra and calculus is sufficient to post a practical/verifiable solution.

> > Please demonstrate ...
>
> getRoot: Hierarchy * Thing --> Thing ?
> getRoot(h,t)={x / is-a(h,t,x) and for all y in h not is-a(h,x,y) }

If anyone was successful in verifying the above solution, please post the steps :) Received on Thu Apr 13 2006 - 15:10:12 CDT