"SQL is designed for computer novice to manipulate database" So how do the experts do it ?
Depends on what the requirement for a dB is, other developers might use it not the original builder. If the wysiwyg of Access was frustrating then phpMyAdmin is going to turn the user mad. With mysql front going a bit, I'd suggest getting the MySQL CC instead, more of an app opposed to phpMyAdmin which is ok, but a pain for real use and sql script management. I'm trying to understand, if there is experience of building dBase IV and Paradox dB's buy hand, why ask about SQL as it is a language (well a specification for one) opposed to MySQL. Surely the nature of dB's and what/how they are used is understood from previous knowledge of working with the others Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "KH Chiu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Jerry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Marijka Walker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 9:43 AM Subject: Re: Is SQL right for me? > It is really a good question. I don't think MySQL alone will suit your need. > As far as I know, most people (including me) will use programming languages > like PHP, C, Perl, VB etc. to access MySQL database. If you are not planning > to learn a programming language, you cannot do much with MySQL. > > The good news is you can use some other tools to work with MySQL. I am using > phpMyAdmin as my frontend tools. There is a lot of other tools available. > > In a more general sense, SQL is designed for computer novice to manipulate > database. Unluckily, this objective is never achieved. So, SQL is some what > restricted to programmer or at least tech. people. > > Regards, > > KH > > > So what is the actual question ? > > > > If you don't have the software, surely you should get it and read > > the manual if that is the best way you learn ! > > > > Jerry > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Marijka Walker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 6:01 AM > > Subject: Is SQL right for me? > > > > > I'm need to create a database for the first time in 10 years and the > > wizard > > > aspect of Access 2002 doesn't work for me - it's too much "help" and > slows > > > me down! I'm used to creating databases and reports almost from scratch > > with > > > dBase IV and Paradox, and easily learn software by reading manuals, so is > > > SQL the answer? Please note that I am strictly pc-based and have never > > > programmed beyond batch files in DOS. > > > > > > Since I don't have the software, I didn't join the list, so please mail > > > answers to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks in advance for your advice! > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > Before posting, please check: > > > http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) > > > http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) > > > > > > To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To unsubscribe, e-mail > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Before posting, please check: > > http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) > > http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) > > > > To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To unsubscribe, e-mail <mysql-unsubscribe- > [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php > > -- > Yours, > KH Chiu > C&A Computer Consultants Ltd. > Tel: 3104 2070 Fax: 3010 0896 > Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Website: www.caconsultant.com > --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php
