Gross generalization perhaps, but keep in mind what the over app/system needs of the components. Bounce those off you standard ER modeling instincts and vice versa and you have a chance!
On 10/12/2010 08:19 AM, Gary Chambers wrote: > Rob, > > Thanks for your reply! > >> And to your point of self-reference, it would be to a co-worker more >> than a manager. Managers are often not good replacements for workers. :) > > :) Absolutely! > > I was having a conversation over on #postgresql yesterday about this > and, due to my inexperience with managing electronic components (and > some of the database issues involved), I still have a few unanswered > questions. I would like to create a master table of parts derived > from the individual tables (e.g. resistors, capacitors, diodes, etc.). > I have the rare opportunity to build this from the ground, up and > would like to ensure that I get it right. Thanks for any advice that > you (or anyone) can offer. > > -- Gary Chambers -- Sent via pgsql-sql mailing list (pgsql-sql@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-sql