Entity-Relationship modeling revisited

Abstract

In this position paper, we argue the modern applications require databases to capture and enforce more domain semantics than traditional applications. We also argue that the best way to incorporate additional semantics into database systems is by capturing the added information in conceptual models and then using it for database design. In this light, we revisit Entity-Relationship models and investigate ways in which such models could be extended to play a role in the process. Inspired by a paper by Rafael Camps Pare ([2]), we suggest avenues of research in the issue.