Outdated system design principles hindering innovation and efficiency in information systems.
The article discusses the limitations of current database theory and system design methodologies. It argues that the focus on data models alone is insufficient, as processes and their interactions are crucial in system design. The authors propose a new approach that considers syntax, semantics, and behavior together. They emphasize the need to model the Real World in a more comprehensive way, including objects, facts, and relationships. The key findings suggest that the traditional 'sequentiality' principle in system design should be reconsidered to allow for concurrent processes and interactions.