How To Read A Data Model (XDEV7310)

In this article I intend to explain to you what a data model is and how to read one.

Within the field of data modeling there are several kinds of models and in order to make sure we are all talking about the same thing I need to briefly lay out, in general terms, the kinds of Information Models that exist. For the purpose of this article I will use a fictitious movie rental company, called "Movies R Us".