Re: Oracle_Objects + Evolution = Impossible!

>From your remarks I conclude that Oracle's object modelling is for tough guys!

Martin

Paul wrote:
>
> When are Oracle going to address the stupidity in their objects
> modelling, in that you cannot evolve objects used in object relational
> databases; and they have extremely limited functionality? Please
> don't suggest Java, as a rewrite on existing ORDBs is impractical.
>
> Want to add a new attribute...tough!
> Want to change an attribute's type...tough!
> Want to change an object's member procedure or function
> parameters...tough!
> Want a nested collection within a nested collection...tough!
> Want to have a privately scoped member procedure or function...tough!
> Want to declare an attribute type of MYTABLE.MYFIELD%TYPE...tough!
> Want to declare an object inherited from another object...tough!
> Want polymorphism...tough!
>
> This is the most ridiculous situation they have ever created. What do
> they suggest to people who need to change an object used in an
> existing ORDB?
>
> Paul
Received on Thu Feb 17 2000 - 00:00:00 CST