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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Chris Raber <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Date: Wednesday, May 12, 1999 12:52 PM
> > Subject: Re: relational storage (was "Re: Granularity of EJBObjects")
> >
> >
> > >Gentlemen,
> > >
> > >Both points of view have merit.
> > >
> > >1. A good object model can use relationships as first class objects
> > >to manage the "can delete?" question. When product item is asked
> > >to delete itself, it can check if it is in any has-a relationships that
> > >would keep it from being deleted.
> > >
> > >2. A repository that can detect free floating objects with no
> references
> > >and automatically clean up is a good thing. In the case where #1 isn't
> > >done well, at least we won't end up with the "ghost reference" problem.
> > >
[Masters.Robert]
hmm seems to be striking resemblence to garbage collection? I wonder
on the application of garbage collection algorithms in the area of
referential integrity where the object model exists above the relation
model?
just my $0.1 worth
Rob Masters
Sun Certified Java Programmer
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