>-----Original Message----- >From: Kelly Jones [mailto:kelly.terry.jo...@gmail.com] >Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 9:44 AM >To: mysql@lists.mysql.com >Subject: Viable alternatives to SQL? > >Many sites let you search databases of information, but the search >queries are very limited. > >I'm creating a site that'll allow arbitrary SQL queries to my data (I >realize I'll need to handle injection attacks). > [JS] Taking you literally, wouldn't that presume that your users have knowledge of the underlying database structure?
If not, then I think you'll need to go with "fill in the blanks" type of query form. Regards, Jerry Schwartz The Infoshop by Global Information Incorporated 195 Farmington Ave. Farmington, CT 06032 860.674.8796 / FAX: 860.674.8341 www.the-infoshop.com >Are there other viable ways to query data? I read a little on >"Business System 12" (BS12), Tutorial D, and even something called >T-SQL (I think), but they all seem theoretical and not fully >implemented. > >I want a query language that non-techies can use easily, but also >supports arbitrarily complex queries. Does such a language exist? > >-- >We're just a Bunch Of Regular Guys, a collective group that's trying >to understand and assimilate technology. We feel that resistance to >new ideas and technology is unwise and ultimately futile. > >-- >MySQL General Mailing List >For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql >To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql?unsub=jschwa...@the- >infoshop.com -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql?unsub=arch...@jab.org
