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Dimensional Modeling: Identifying Patterns and Classifying Patterns

Dimensional Modeling: Identifying Patterns and Classifying Patterns
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Author(s): Mary Elizabeth Jones (Drexel University, USA)and Il-Yeol Song (Drexel University, USA)
Copyright: 2005
Pages: 3
Source title: Managing Modern Organizations Through Information Technology
Source Editor(s): Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. (Information Resources Management Association, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59140-822-2.ch005
ISBN13: 9781616921293
EISBN13: 9781466665354

Abstract

Software design is a complex activity. A successful designer requires knowledge and training in specific design techniques combined with practical experience. Designing a dimensional model is not an exception to this challenge. We present Dimensional Design Patterns (DDPs) that can be used for designing dimensional models. We present a metamodel of the DDP and show how to integrate them into Kimball’s dimensional modeling design process.

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