An OODB Design Methodology with Integrated Modeling
Ching-Ming Chao · 1999
Object-oriented database design usually starts with object-oriented modeling of a database application, followed by transformation into an object-oriented data model for implementation. In this paper, we propose an object-oriented database design methodology. First, we present a conceptual model called the Integrated Object-Process model (IOP model). Then, we give modeling steps and guidelines using the IOP model. Last, we describe transformation from the IOP model into a generic object-oriented data model. The most distinguished feature of our design methodology that differs from others is that it supports integrated modeling of structural and behavioral aspects of a database application. In addition, our design methodology is simple and effective and can be used as a basis to develop an object-oriented database design tool.