Re: Storing data and code in a Db with LISP-like interface
From: Dmitry A. Kazakov <mailbox_at_dmitry-kazakov.de>
Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 20:10:31 +0200
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> The RM is a practical application of set theory.
Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 20:10:31 +0200
Message-ID: <usqrkcxlcqdp$.z1o9xj5l0bzy$.dlg_at_40tude.net>
On 1 May 2006 08:46:44 -0700, Marshall Spight wrote:
>> Marshall Spight wrote: >> >>> And anyway, I wouldn't say the RM is the best tool for >>> *everything.* Just the best tool for data management. >> >> Only certain kinds of data, it's not very good for: temporal, spatial, >> logic, oo, multimedia, unstructured and document libraries, ... but yes >> it has some strengths too.
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> The RM is a practical application of set theory.
The whole CS is. That includes OO (no matter what some proselytes would say.)
> Is set theory
> good for some kinds of data but not others? Set theory
> is foundational. The analogy to what you are saying ("good
> for some things, not for others") would be like saying that
> some parts of a house need a foundation, but not others.
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> What kinds of data can't you put in sets?
Wrong question. Even a far more narrow measure, Turing completeness is too rough.
-- Regards, Dmitry A. Kazakov http://www.dmitry-kazakov.deReceived on Mon May 01 2006 - 20:10:31 CEST