Chapter 9. Field Specifications
It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important. | ||
| --Sherlock Holmes, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes | ||
Topics Covered in This Chapter
Why Field Specifications Are Important
Field-Level Integrity
Anatomy of a Field Specification
Defining Field Specifications for Each Field in the Database
CASE STUDY
Summary
Fields are the bedrock of the database. They represent characteristics of the subjects that are important to the organization. They store the data that is retrieved and then presented as information—information that is vital to the organization's daily operations, success, and future growth. They are the most overlooked, underutilized, ...
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