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3nf database again

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If I want my database to be in 3nf,if i add a field which is the sum of 20 fields or not.
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Re: 3nf database again

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Same comment here - sum the fields when you retrieve the data, but don't store the sum in the table.

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If I want my database to be in 3nf,if i add a field which is the sum of 20 fields or not.
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Re: 3nf database again

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Same comment here - sum the fields when you retrieve the data, but don't store the sum in the table.

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