《现代数据库管理(英文版)》课件—15.pptVIP

* Aggregation Aggregation: A part-of relationship between a component object and an aggregate object Composition: A stronger form of aggregation in which a part object belongs to only one whole object and exists only as part of the whole object Recursive Aggregation: Composition where component object is an instance of the same class as the aggregate object * Figure 13-14 Example of aggregation A Personal Computer includes CPU, Hard Disk, Monitor, and Keyboard as parts. But, these parts can exist without being installed into a computer. The open diamond indicates aggregation, but not composi