Suggested order of conversion

Conversion of E-R constructs into relations does not have to be carried out in any fixed order. For the sake of reducing the chances of making mistakes, however, it is suggested, that the following order be followed:

  1. weak entity sets
  2. strong entity sets, with their 1:1 or 1:N relationship sets
  3. N:N relationship sets

M3.02.08 ER Restructuring