
The following sections provide details of the structure of the sample application,
beginning with the business-relevant tables of the sample application.
Database Tables Relevant to the Business
There are many tables in the sample application. Those that are needed for rules
engine functionality are discussed in the body of the book. Some tables are required
for the business area that the sample application covers—an investment partnership.
These tables, too, are presented at various places in the book to make specific points
about design decisions. However, not all of these tables are actively used by the sample
application. Those that are used in this ...