I've just found Midgard framework. I was hired to build a database for my local town "Blockbuster" (DVD and VHS movie rentals). I've already started to build the application with PHP and Postgres.
Should I use Mindgard? What are the advantages/ disadvantages of Mindgard? Does Mindgard support Postgres?
I've also been reading about Phpmole. Will I be needing it too?
Midgard does not yet support postgres, only MySQL, main advantage of Midgard for this kind of work (if it's only to be used internally) is having the database layer abstracted so you don't need to worry about specific queries, also some access control is built in. Another advantage (much greater) is that you can easily build a cool extranet (provided the application itself can support different access levels) where "member customers" (whatever the term you happen to use) an browse the video/DVD catalog online and make reservations etc...
Propably best approach would be to build the application as MidCom component, the learning curve for MidCom is a bit steep but since it enforces certain basic APIs then the extranet would be very simple to plug in. Also MidCom has built in caching so you have to think less about how to optimize your data structure (you'll propably have to extend the standard midgard objects) for Midgard.
/Rambo
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