The database life cycle
Uses of the term Database table
Uses of the term Database table
The term table takes on a dual meaning when we talk about database design.
On the one hand, the elements comprising an ER diagram are referred to as base tables.
These are represented as
On the one hand, the elements comprising an ER diagram are referred to as base tables.
These are represented as
- entities and
- attributes, which represent the business objects
They come into play during the Logical Design phase of the (DBLC) database lifye cycle.
We also use the term table to refer to the relational constructs comprising the implementation of the database.
These tables will be described in greater detail later in this module.
We also use the term table to refer to the relational constructs comprising the implementation of the database.
These tables will be described in greater detail later in this module.
