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| − | + | Object-Role Modeling (ORM) is a technique used in [[Software Engineering|software engineering]] and [[Database Design|database design]] to represent complex information in a visual and intuitive way. It provides a way to represent business objects, relationships, and constraints in a way that is easily understood by both technical and non-technical stakeholders. | |
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| + | The key components of ORM include a focus on object-oriented modeling principles, such as objects, roles, and associations, as well as the use of a graphical notation to represent these concepts. | ||
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| + | The importance of ORM lies in its ability to provide a clear and comprehensive view of complex information and relationships. By representing business objects and relationships in a visual and intuitive way, ORM can help stakeholders to better understand the information they are working with, leading to better decision-making and more effective communication. | ||
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| + | The history of ORM can be traced back to the 1980s, when it was developed by Terry Halpin and others as a way to improve the process of database design. Since then, ORM has become an increasingly popular technique in software engineering, with many organizations adopting it as a standard approach to database design and development. | ||
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| + | Examples of situations where ORM could be used include designing a database for a large financial institution, where it is important to represent complex relationships between customers, accounts, and transactions, or designing a software system for a manufacturing company, where it is important to represent relationships between products, suppliers, and orders. | ||
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| + | Overall, Object-Role Modeling is an important technique used in software engineering and database design, providing a way to represent complex information in a visual and intuitive way. By using ORM, developers and stakeholders can better understand the information they are working with, leading to better decision-making and more effective communication. | ||
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| + | == See Also == | ||
| + | *[[IT Strategy (Information Technology Strategy)]] | ||
| + | *[[IT Governance]] | ||
| + | *[[Enterprise Architecture]] | ||
| + | *[[Chief Information Officer (CIO)]] | ||
| + | *[[IT Sourcing (Information Technology Sourcing)]] | ||
| + | *[[IT Operations (Information Technology Operations)]] | ||
| + | *[[E-Strategy]] | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:11, 11 March 2024
Object-Role Modeling (ORM) is a technique used in software engineering and database design to represent complex information in a visual and intuitive way. It provides a way to represent business objects, relationships, and constraints in a way that is easily understood by both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
The key components of ORM include a focus on object-oriented modeling principles, such as objects, roles, and associations, as well as the use of a graphical notation to represent these concepts.
The importance of ORM lies in its ability to provide a clear and comprehensive view of complex information and relationships. By representing business objects and relationships in a visual and intuitive way, ORM can help stakeholders to better understand the information they are working with, leading to better decision-making and more effective communication.
The history of ORM can be traced back to the 1980s, when it was developed by Terry Halpin and others as a way to improve the process of database design. Since then, ORM has become an increasingly popular technique in software engineering, with many organizations adopting it as a standard approach to database design and development.
Examples of situations where ORM could be used include designing a database for a large financial institution, where it is important to represent complex relationships between customers, accounts, and transactions, or designing a software system for a manufacturing company, where it is important to represent relationships between products, suppliers, and orders.
Overall, Object-Role Modeling is an important technique used in software engineering and database design, providing a way to represent complex information in a visual and intuitive way. By using ORM, developers and stakeholders can better understand the information they are working with, leading to better decision-making and more effective communication.
See Also
- IT Strategy (Information Technology Strategy)
- IT Governance
- Enterprise Architecture
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- IT Sourcing (Information Technology Sourcing)
- IT Operations (Information Technology Operations)
- E-Strategy