Visual Basic® Style Guide, The

Summary

When developing database applications, keep in mind the guidelines presented in this chapter, summarized as follows:

• When naming database objects, use mixed-case names with no spaces or punctuation. For dependent objects, include the name of the supporting object, prefixed with a Hungarian-like token.

• Use the normalization process to develop more structured and efficient relational databases.

• All database objects must be documented in your technical documentation set, specifically in the Resource Kit. Keep the documentation up to date as you make changes in structure or usage.

• In addition to database structures, describe the structures of simpler files (such as text files and spreadsheets) in your Resource Kit.

• Select the appropriate object ...