possible topic for future plug meeting

[Jim]

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Contact Hans <PLUG@LuftHans.com>.  He is the Presentatio Coordinator.

On Friday 31 May 2002 12:08, you wrote:
> I know this may seem a bit off topic to some folks,
> but I think it can provide valuable info to others:
>
> Many of us use Apache/PHP|Perl/Mysql|PostGreSQL quite often;
> I would think a class on how to properly design databases
> might be in order.
>
> In addition to creating tables, assigning proper datatypes
> to columns, etc, I think some time should also be spent
> on the relational aspect of these databases.
>
> More often than not, I work on a database that has some really
> slick PHP|Perl interfacing the database, but the db itself is crap.
> No relationships, VARCHAR(255)'s for all the columns, no keys, etc, etc.
> Good database design is a must if one is to ever modify or expand
> on the project.
>
> Personally, I am self taught; however I do know a good one
> from a bad one. Certainly there should be some folks out in the
> group that are qualifed to speak on this one day?
>
> v/r
> Mike
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Jim

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