On Tuesday 18 September 2001 16:21, Paul Rodríguez wrote: > I'd like to create a simple SQL database and frontend for doctors to > store patient information and automate callbacks, backups, and label > printing. I haven't tried any of the open source SQL databases but since you have no experience with SQL, go get a nice book on basic Data Modelling. Regardless of which SQL server you use, this is something you must know if you actually want to make a project that's worth a damn. Learn now before you go and invent your own bad habits like I did! > Where can I find the information I need to make my efforts as efficient > as possible? Good data modelling always leads to less coding and shorter developement/debugging time-- ALWAYS! Just about any introductory book on MySQL or what have you should include at least a chapter on 'Data Modelling' and 'Normailization' rules. If the book your considering doesn't have at least that, it doesn't deserve your money. Good Luck! Richie
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