Re: I think that relational DBs are dead. See link to my article inside

> I sincerely doubt there is anything you can do in a network model DB that cannot be done at least as well in a Relational model DB. Give just ONE example.
in a Relational model DB. Give just ONE example.

I am not sure if this would qualify, but I would like to see an equivalent RMDB implementation (and also how resilient it is to handling additional data that is unknown during initial db design) for the example posted at www.dbfordummies.com/example/ex117.asp

This example models a real estate listing. It models a $200,000 single-family house with MLS# A2868Z. The house has 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom is 25x30 and has biege Dupont carpet that was installed 1/1/2000. The second bedroom is 12x15 and has pink and purple carpet. The third bedroom is 12x15 and has hardwood flooring that was installed 1/2/1990 and needs resurfacing. The house has 3 bathrooms. The master bathroom has brass finished Moen faucets. The second is a hall bathroom and the third a half bathroom. The house has a 2-car attached garage. The house has 2 fireplaces, the first is made of brick and its hearth is made of stone. The second fireplace is made of stone and its hearth is made of stone also. The 15x20 kitchen has cork flooring and the following appliances: a white Maytag dishwasher, an Amana electric range, and a Sears side-by-side fridge that is brand new.

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