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Can someone link me to a website that can show me how to make a relational schema and dependency diagram from a E-R diagram?
Relational schema / dependency diagram
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Discussion Overview
The discussion focuses on the creation of relational schemas and dependency diagrams from entity-relationship (ER) diagrams. Participants explore the definitions, purposes, and processes involved in these conversions, as well as resources for further assistance.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation
- Conceptual clarification
- Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant requests resources for creating relational schemas and dependency diagrams from ER diagrams.
- Another participant suggests that searching for "ERD" will yield numerous helpful resources, providing specific links to websites that may assist with varying levels of difficulty.
- A participant questions whether a relational schema and dependency diagram are equivalent to an ERD, indicating a need for clarification on the relationship between these concepts.
- It is noted that an ERD serves to illustrate the relational schema and dependencies among data entities, emphasizing the importance of understanding how entities interact and the relationships between tables and attributes.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
There is no consensus on whether a relational schema and dependency diagram are the same as an ERD, as this question remains open for further clarification.
Contextual Notes
The discussion does not resolve the relationship between relational schemas, dependency diagrams, and ERDs, leaving the definitions and connections somewhat ambiguous.