Re: What is a database?

> On Wednesday, 5 March 2014 13:48:03 UTC+11, Derek Asirvadem wrote:
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> So the fact is, since 1984 (I have been using them since 1985), we have completely Relational platforms; modelling tools; and standards for each aspect. Of course, all that is relevant to, only possible for, those who can read and understand the RM.
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> Many people don't. They are stuck in the pre-1970, pre-relational age, implementing data heaps in SQL containers. The integrity, power and speed of filing cabinets, implemented in a computer.

Upon further reading of the "papers" related to the subject, and upgrading a couple of "databases", I would update that:

Many people don't. They are stuck in the pre-1970, pre-relational model, pre-hierarchical model, implementing Record Filing Systems in SQL containers for convenience. The integrity, power and speed of filing cabinets, implemented in a computer. The integrity, power and speed of Relational Databases is completely lost to them.

And that sad situation is not because they are stupid or vociferously ignorant, certainly some are, but not the main. It is because the "papers" and "books" that purport to be about the RM aren't, they are actually about Record Filing Systems, and contain very little about the RM.

Cheers
Derek Received on Thu Jan 15 2015 - 05:30:35 CET