I would look into understanding how to normalize your databases. http://databases.about.com/od/specificproducts/a/normalization.htm
The problems I have personally experienced with normalizing a database is that oftentimes you can over-normalize a database to the point that it creates havoc on response times. I would read up on how to normalize your database up to 3NF for this particular situation. -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en.
