While this conceptual design does look silly on its face, I wouldn't conclude that it was inappropriate without knowing the full background of the problem space it is modeling, and...

My experience;

I had to buy a new workstation last summer, and ended up getting a dual-core Dell. After reading up a bit, my understanding was that with a two processor...

This is an interesting thread. My main focus is what I consider to be a database or data tier developer. That's probably about 15% true modeling and architecture, about 80%...

It occurs to me that this might just further marginalize traditional broadcast television. The traditional networks have been losing market share for decades. Their product is hardly compelling. Alternatives are increasing...

I know it's almost universal to have Verb-first, then the Object as a naming convention:

• Upd_Users
• Upd_Inventory
• Upd_Vendors

But I use the reverse -- Object-first, then Verb -- for a specific reason

• Users_Upd
• Inventory_Upd
• Vendors_Upd

The reason is...

I think it's much harder to get respect as a database architect/developer just because other people don't understand the nuances of what we do. Too many people have created a...

I like to keep machines in (some level of) service for 4 to 6 years. For the last 8 years, I've bought Dell exclusively for a reason that I never see...

I still don't get this 'lack of skilled IT workers' argument. We're a small shop in a medium sized city, and when we do run the occasional ad, we get...

I support porous borders and free trade, but this is a painful point in the U.S. right now because of the armies of unemployed and underemployed people. Unless Gates is...