Rudi,
> I'll be using smaller tables with appropriate join tables and PHP.
> Just for interests sake I'll be using Dia to plan the schema.
> I prefer to use the UML drawing tools instead of the ER ones.
I still use a simple flowcharting program to plan my databases. Never
saw the value in UML
On Tuesday 24 June 2003 03:15 pm, Rudi Starcevic wrote:
> I'll be using smaller tables with appropriate join tables and PHP.
> Just for interests sake I'll be using Dia to plan the schema.
> I prefer to use the UML drawing tools instead of the ER ones.
Off topic, but if you're using KDE you might
Josh, Jonathan ..
Thanks for your replies.
You mail was exactly what I was hoping for - your best practise opinion.
I do have a grasp of the theory involved with SQL but your input on
those 'other' constraints like time, language, longevity etc was just
what I was interested in.
I'll be using sm
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On Monday 23 June 2003 22:19, Rudi Starcevic wrote:
> I"m not sure whether to have on larger table or 2 smaller one with a
> join table.
Theory says you are better off with the join tables. Practical reality agrees
with this. It takes a bit more work
Rudi,
> For this task, a searchable directory, which design would be better.
> In know the second is more flexible as new features can be added but I
> have very limited time and
> I think the one larger table design would be quicker to build.
Sounds like you already have a clear grasp of the sit
