Implementing the Spirit of SQL-99

Summary: Reviews INFORMIX IDS/UD (9.2/Centaur) and its realization of the SQL-99 spirit, contrasted with SQL-92 and other ORDBMSs. Argues that SQL-99 requires further work for true object-relational usefulness, and highlights IDS/UD-specific features and real-world dilemmas the standard omits. (summarized by gpt-5-nano on Feb 09 2026)

Paper ID: 3136
Venue: SIGMOD
Year: 1999
Pagerank: 4.1905499e-05
Overall Rank: 12,719 | 11.61%
DOI: -

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