Re: Mixing OO and DB

From: Eric <eric_at_deptj.demon.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:13:44 +0000
Message-ID: <slrnfsejho.ufm.eric_at_tasso.deptj.demon.co.uk>


On 2008-02-28, Patrick May <pjm_at_spe.com> wrote:
> ... traversal is done by object
> reference rather than by some subset of object state

So whatever you think you are saying your subconscious is following pointers.

The trouble is you think you own the data, and also you can only look at it in your own way. You do not understand how much work the database could do for you, and you discourage proper database design because you think you can do better at your (inappropriate) level, so that the unknown future uses of the data will be made more difficult.

You are like a man with a hammer, seeing only nails. Objects are a useful tool but they are not universal, you do not have to use them for everything, and you must _not_ campaign to have them used for everything. Stop, and realise that there is a wider picture.

Eric Received on Fri Feb 29 2008 - 01:13:44 CET

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