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RE: deterministic functions

From: Yohans Mendoza <yohans_at_demiurge.sirius-images.net>
Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 15:58:24 -0600 (MDT)
Message-Id: <10583.114129@fatcity.com>


If I remember correctly,

A deterministic function is that function that given the same input will produce the same output always.

--Yohans


Yohans Mendoza					System Analyst
yohans_at_sirius-images.com			Sirius Images Inc.	
http://www.sirius-images.net/users/yohans    	http://www.sirius-images.com 
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>
>
> Is it...
> A. An overloaded function?
> B. Multiple functions of the same name with different parameters as spelled
> out in the package specification and implemented in the package body?
> C. Pseudo polymorphism?
> D. Or is it just another Regis Philbin question?
>
> Who wants to be a millionaire?
> ...Is that your final answer?
>
> Steve Orr
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2000 1:57 PM
> To: LAZYDBA
>
>
> What does deterministic mean in regards to a function or stored procedure?
Received on Tue Aug 08 2000 - 16:58:24 CDT

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