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From: haim@taichi.uucp (24122-Haim Kilov(L028)m000)
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Subject: Re: OO Design Methodologies
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Date: 15 Mar 91 18:29:40 GMT
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Concepts are much more important than methodologies. Only after a concept
is precisely (i.e., formally) defined, is it possible to discuss the
methodology (guidelines?) of its use. For generic (application-neutral)
information modeling, we are using a set of OO "ER-based" concepts, each
of which is clearly defined on the basis of primitive operations jointly
owned by an entity and associated entities. There exists a Bellcore 
Special Report "Information Modeling Concepts and Guidelines" about these
activities obtainable by means of calling 1-800-521-CORE. The number of this
Special Report is SR-OPT-001826.

Hope this helps.

-Haim Kilov
haim@bcr.cc.bellcore.com