Chapter 3. Terminology
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Topics Covered in This Chapter
Why This Terminology Is Important
Value-Related Terms
Structure-Related Terms
Relationship-Related Terms
Integrity-Related Terms
Summary
Review Questions
The terms in this chapter are important for you to understand before you embark upon learning the design process. Indeed, there are other terms that you'll need to learn, and I'll cover them as you work through the process. There's also a glossary in the back of the book that you can use to refresh your memory on any term you learn here or in ...
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