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This paper discusses a systematic approach of how to link hypertext, databases and a data modelling tool together to support users' complex application definitions and maintenance. The salient features of this approach is that a user can model an application environment by using his/her preference data modelling method, maintain application data by databases and browse document structure by using hypertext facilities. In this paper, I will first summarize those main features of two systems, GORML and InterSect in order to discuss why and how we can link them together. On the basis of this, the data model of the integrated system is introduced and essential data structure will be analysed. Finally, the design strategies of the prototype implementation will be discussed.
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Wang, B. (1996). The design of an integrated information system. In: Wagner, R.R., Thoma, H. (eds) Database and Expert Systems Applications. DEXA 1996. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 1134. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0034703
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