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Yes, but V for Vendor and VA for VendorAddress would make it more meaningful and understandable (if you know the schema), wouldn't it?

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I agree, but.....

I always found it easier to...

I actually prefer a, b, and c when you have a classic two or three table join. If the parent table is "a" and the children are "b" "c" etc....