Re: TMDM and merging associations

Hi Robert,

[...]
>> I agree that reification is underrated but I don't see a real use
>> case for reifying roles because I think that associations should be
>> immutable entities and that the roles should be absorbed by them.

> I cannot agree more. (Well I could, but then I would have to kiss
> you. Brrr ;-)

No problem, just let me recover from my cold. :)


[...]
>> Nice side effect: Several models outside TMDM would work more easily,
>> i.e. Lars Marius' Q5 or the TMRM -> TMDM mapping.

> Sigh, good times :-)

+1 :)

Best regards,
Lars
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