Chase is a well-known algorithm in the field of database theory, particularly in the context of database normalization and dependency management. It is primarily used to test whether a given set of functional dependencies is satisfied by a relational database schema. The algorithm is often discussed in relation to the canonical cover of a set of functional dependencies and plays a crucial role in determining whether a relation is in a particular normal form (such as BCNF).
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