[Help] Regarding database connection!

Report · Jul 07, 2012

Hi , i am new to dreamweaver, I have started working on a website, the designing part is completed. I am now trying to connect database through dreamweaver to mysql. As i said I am new to this, I have created four pages, all of which are in .html format. When i try to connect to a database, it needs me o choose from .php or dotnet.

So, here is my question do I need to shift my work to dotnet or php? As i dont know php so i am taking dotnet

2ndly how can I connect to a database? All schemas are defined! Which files do i need to change if i want a registration page to connect to database??

Please Help!

Report · Jul 07, 2012

Thread moved to the Developing server-side appliactions in Dreamweaver forum.

Report · Jul 07, 2012

If you want to connect your website to a database, it's advisable to change the filename extension of all pages from .html to the server-side technology of your choice. Before making your choice, you might find the following article helpful: Which server-side technology should I choose?

If you decide on .NET, you should be aware that Dreamweaver has no support for it.

Dreamweaver has extensive support for PHP, but I wouldn't recommend using Dreamweaver's built-in server behaviors to connect to a database. They rely on outdated code, and are not recommended for use in a live website.

If you want to set up Dreamweaver to work with PHP, instructions for doing so are in the following article: http://www.adobe.com/devnet/dreamweaver/articles/setup_php.html.

Report · Jul 07, 2012

Thanks a lot Mr.David for your guidelines.