Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) Question:

How does Tuple-oriented relational calculus differ from domain-oriented relational calculus?

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Answer:

The tuple-oriented calculus uses a tuple variables i.e., variable whose only permitted values are tuples of that relation. E.g. QUEL

The domain-oriented calculus has domain variables i.e., variables that range over the underlying domains instead of over relation. E.g. ILL, DEDUCE.


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