Advice on learning databases

[Guest]

Hi,

I will probably need to implement a database to work with me site as I need an area where people can submit pictures, 'tips' and a forum area. I dont need the whole site to work with the database.. just a couple of pages.
I know Id prefer to use mySQL with PHP as Im more familiar with PHP (but very much a beginner!)

I have never used a database and was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction to learn the basics to learn how to produce the above. Either books or online tutorials??

Also can anyone advise on a good hosting company with database support (CMS - if necessary) and not too expensive!

Thanks

[Newsgroup_User]

Lou28 wrote:
> I will probably need to implement a database to work with me site as I need an
> area where people can submit pictures, 'tips' and a forum area. I dont need the
> whole site to work with the database.. just a couple of pages.
> I know Id prefer to use mySQL with PHP as Im more familiar with PHP (but very
> much a beginner!)
>
> I have never used a database and was wondering if someone could point me in
> the right direction to learn the basics to learn how to produce the above.
> Either books or online tutorials??

My book "PHP Solutions" covers image uploads and thumbnail creation. It
also has a lot of advice on database creation and security issues with
PHP. You can find more details on my site at
http://foundationphp.com/phpsolutions/. Also take a look at the reviews
on Amazon. It's a hand-coding book, but is aimed at the
beginner/intermediate level.

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David Powers, Adobe Community Expert
Author, "Foundation PHP for Dreamweaver 8" (friends of ED)
Author, "PHP Solutions" (friends of ED)
http://foundationphp.com/

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"Lou28" <webforumsuser@macromedia.com> wrote in message
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> Also can anyone advise on a good hosting company with database support
> (CMS -
> if necessary) and not too expensive!

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0201752840/


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[Guest]

That's great thanks David, the book seems to cover what I need to know and what stage Im at.. and I now know where to find you if I have any questions about the book also!!

🙂