How do they get hooked up? I think the first two technologies to learn are cgi and PHP: they are somewhat different approaches, and one should know both if one wants work.
PHP is probably your easiest first step, as it's really been set-up nicely to handle this task. But since you are in skills acquisition mode, I would suggest you do not stop with PHP. Try some cgi methods. You might use C++ or Perl, you probably should have at least the Perl cgi skills in your toolbag; C++ is probably overkill in terms of pain, unless you are writing a SE to compete with Google. I would suggest you also learn Python, cgi and otherwise, not because Python programmers are in high demand (at this point in history) but because Python encourages high level OO thinking about the programs you write. And you can write quickly and clearly in it if you can free your mind from the pointers and the like of C++, etc. Write a cgi/MySQl/web interface in Python, then think about a full application you might write in Python. Give yourself a week to learn the PHP, Perl cgi (and 2 hours to learn Python), and to decide on a project; then give yourself 2 weeks to write a full application (with GUI and embedded MySQL database, perhaps) in Python. Python's a great glue language, too, if you want to use some C++, VB, tie in to Windows COM, etc. Post your unit tested application on the web at some place like SourceForge and solicit comments, bug reports, etc.* In the world of paychecks, delivering well tested and documented code quickly is critical (and expected). Tick, tock! Good luck! EP * you could do this in Java or C++ instead of Python, but you may find it overwhelming or that it takes too long to bear fruit in a relatively short time frame. Python: http://www.Python.org Python+MySQL: http://www.devshed.com/c/a/Python/MySQL-Connectivity-With-Python/ PHP+MySQL: http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/99/21/index2a.html Perl+MySQL: http://www.kitebird.com/mysql-perl/ I also recommend a DuBois book, "MySQL" is a favorite. > ------------Original Message------------ > From: "Walt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Donny Simonton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "'Rhino'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL > PROTECTED]> > Date: Sun, Feb-22-2004 5:54 PM > Subject: Re: Newbie question > > Those were my exact thoughts being a former cne and msce. I know how to write the > code whatever form I want, web based or standalone, I can also create the necessary > db in mySql but how do they get hooked up? > Walt > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Donny Simonton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'Walt'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Rhino'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 4:15 PM > Subject: RE: Newbie question > > > > As a manager of over 20 programmers, I would say from a web point of via PHP > > would be your best bet. Everybody who graduates today can program in Java, > > and if they don't have any other skills I don't even interview them. I > > consider Java programmers to be the MCSE of a few years ago. > > > > Donny > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Walt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 1:46 PM > > > To: Rhino; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Subject: Re: Newbie question > > > > > > I recently graduated from college, BS in computer science, I am familiar > > > with a variety of languages including C++, Java, VB, jscript, perl, cgi > > > and sql. I used VB in the past for a front end on MS access. I have not > > > yet landed a job so I thought learning mySql and creating a some sort of > > > form that could up date the db woul dbe nice. The big question is where to > > > begin, which language to use for a simple form and how to hook the form to > > > the db. > > > > > > tia Walt > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Rhino" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: "Walt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 12:10 AM > > > Subject: Re: Newbie question > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > From: "Walt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 8:00 AM > > > > Subject: Newbie question > > > > > > > > > > > > > I need a little advice on where to get started. I want to create a db > > > and > > > > simple form that will populate the db. Which language is best? What > > > should > > > > I read to help me along? > > > > > > > > That's pretty hard to answer since you haven't said anything about your > > > > skills, your environment, etc. > > > > > > > > Java is a really neat language but there's a pretty substantial learning > > > > curve to it. If you already know one or more programming languages, you > > > > should say so; it's quite possible that the language you already know > > > can be > > > > used to do the work you require. > > > > > > > > If you are doing this work strictly on your own and for yourself, you > > > can > > > > choose pretty much any language like Java, Perl, Php, C, C++, etc. On > > > the > > > > other hand, if you are part of an IT shop, you should probably use the > > > shop > > > > language, whatever it is. If you are doing this work for a customer and > > > will > > > > hand maintenance of the program over to them, you should choose a > > > language > > > > that your customer can support. > > > > > > > > Etc. etc. > > > > > > > > There are many possible options but the best one depends on your > > > situation. > > > > > > > > Rhino > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > > MySQL General Mailing List > > > > For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql > > > > To unsubscribe: > > > http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > > -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
