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4. Building the Logical Data Model

George Tillmann

(1)Ship Bottom, New Jersey, USA

When we mean to build, We first survey the plot, then draw the model.

—Shakespeare

We used to dream about this stuff. Now we get to build it. It’s pretty great.

—Steve Jobs

Knowing the fundamentals of logical data modeling is important, but that is only half the equation. A successful designer also needs the skills to build the model. This chapter introduces a few techniques that can help ensure an efficient model.

The major difference between logical data modeling and physical data modeling is the same as the major difference between logical process modeling and physical ...

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