Re: [Gnue-dev] Object-Relational Mapping

[Neil Tiffin]

I think the goal should be a simple to understand method of modifying 
the system behavior by non information systems professionals.  An 
object model (implemented well) is easy to explain to someone who is 
not up on the latest OODB vs relational issues.  One can talk about 
purchase order objects, sales orders etc.  In the relational world it 
real easy to lose the abstraction because of the need to normalize 
data.

There is no question that the relational model is useful, well 
understood, effective and may even be the best technical solution.

But whatever you call it, I think an abstraction above the relational 
database (or OODB) model is needed to make enterprise apps killer 
apps.  We need to deal with user customization at a higher level 
(even thought the customization may flow down to this level in order 
to work.)  Unfortunately, the ODMG standard does not (based on my 
limited review) help in this area.  You really need to be technically 
savvy to use it.

What is the current thought regarding end user (non-technical) customization?

Neil

At 3:26 PM -0600 1/16/03, Jason Cater wrote:
> There's a fine line between bridging two worlds, and trying to emulate an
> OODBMS.
>
> -- Jason
>
> On Thursday 16 January 2003 03:23 pm, Daniel E Baumann wrote:
> >  On Thu, Jan 16, 2003 at 02:30:43PM -0600, Jason Cater wrote:
> >  > Since we are sharing articles that have bookmarked, here is an article
> >  > from a respected relational theorist and practicioner: