Planning for data dictionary
Geoffrey J Baker · ITNOW · 1985
Abstract Data processing management are being advised to undertake a thorough analysis of their data. The use of a data dictionary to record such information is implied. But beware, it can easily be determined that the view of a data dictionary vendor compared with that of a data dictionary user over his initial two or three years, does make one wonder whether they are actually talking about the same product. The purpose of this article is to make prospective users of data dictionary software aware that the software itself is not the best thing since sliced bread. It is careful planning that makes for a successful implementation, not a good data dictionary product, although a good product does help. Rather it is better to regard a data dictionary software product as a bag of flour, some yeast, and a recipe, hopefully one of success but occasionally one of disaster.