in reply to (Real) Database Design

I'm probably missing the point here, but if you want to store data in "a relational, table-based model" then why aren't you using SQLite or PostgreSQL?

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Re^2: (Real) Database Design
by Anonymous Monk on Jul 14, 2004 at 08:30 UTC

    Because I'm attempting to fully understand how such systems work. I wouldn't hesitate to use a tried and tested system if I were only looking for something to get the job done. My purpose here is 99% learning and 1% attempting to create a decent end result :)

    I've also downloaded the source code to many dbms but they're all far too complex for me to get a good idea of what's going on just by reading the source.

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      I've also downloaded the source code to many dbms but they're all far too complex for me to get a good idea of what's going on just by reading the source.

      Even DBD::SQLite? I think you really should consider studying existing database systems. If they seem overly complex that's probably because building a database, even a pretty modest one, is a lot of work. If you ignore the many fine examples of the art you'll just have to discover them the hard way!

      -sam

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