Chapter 12
Using CASE Tools for Database Design
Abstract
This chapter looks at the role of CASE software in the design of database systems. The chapter covers the capabilities that can be expected in a CASE tool, as well as using the CASE tool to document a wide range of aspects of a database and/or system designs.
Keywords
CASE
CASE software
computer-aided software engineering
CASE for database design
A CASE (computer-aided software engineering) tool is a software package that provides support for the design and implementation of information systems. By integrating many of the techniques used to document a system design—including the data dictionary, data flows, and entity relationships—CASE software can increase the consistency and accuracy of ...
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