[–] nickpeterson 10y ago ↗ Decent history but I disagree with the basic premise that normalization is less necessary because computers are more powerful. It implies normalization was for storage conservation instead of logical reasons. [–] GregQuinn 10y ago ↗ Absolutely this. While reduced data storage may have been a beneficial side effect the real driver was update consistency.
[–] GregQuinn 10y ago ↗ Absolutely this. While reduced data storage may have been a beneficial side effect the real driver was update consistency.
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