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Entity relationship modeling with UML

Davor GornikIBM

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Summary: Entity Relationship Modeling (ER) defines the methodology often used by database designers to gather requirements and define the architecture of database systems. This white paper defines the core concepts of ER modeling and explains how UML can be used by development teams to develop ER models.

Date: 23 Jul 2005 (Published 25 Nov 2003)
Level: Introductory

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Entity Relationship Modeling (ER) defines the methodology often used by database designers to gather requirements and define the architecture of database systems. This white paper defines the core concepts of ER modeling and explains how UML can be used by development teams to develop ER models.

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