Re: Proposal: 6NF
From: J M Davitt <jdavitt_at_aeneas.net>
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 21:29:54 GMT
Message-ID: <mfgTg.6393$OE1.345_at_tornado.ohiordc.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 21:29:54 GMT
Message-ID: <mfgTg.6393$OE1.345_at_tornado.ohiordc.rr.com>
Karen Hill wrote:
> 6NF would be a database that uses no Nulls.
Um, "no nulls" is necessary for 1NF. And I believe someone already has dibs on "6NF."
>
> This way, one could specify that they demand their relations in 6th
> Normalized Form, and have a database design that uses no Nulls.
>
> Those that like nulls can have thier 3NF, while the rest of us reach
> for higher standers like 6NF.
>
> regards,
>
> Karen
>
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