An OODB Design Methodology with Integrated Modeling

Ching-Ming Chao

doi:10.6180/jase.1999.2.2.06

An OODB Design Methodology with Integrated Modeling

Computer Science and Information Engineering

Ching-Ming Chao This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.¹

¹Department of Computer and Information Science Soochow University Taipei 100, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Received: August 17, 1999
Accepted: November 30, 1999
Publication Date: November 30, 1999

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ABSTRACT

Object-oriented database design usually starts with object-oriented modeling of a database application, followed by transformation into an object-oriented data model for implementation. In this paper, we propose an object-oriented database design methodology. First, we present a conceptual model called the Integrated Object-Process model (IOP model). Then, we give modeling steps and guidelines using the IOP model. Last, we describe transformation from the IOP model into a generic object-oriented data model. The most distinguished feature of our design methodology that differs from others is that it supports integrated modeling of structural and behavioral aspects of a database application. In addition, our design methodology is simple and effective and can be used as a basis to develop an object-oriented database design tool.

Keywords: Database Design, Object-Oriented Databases, Conceptual Model, Integrated Modeling

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