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[rich]

Hello all

I need to create a dynamic data-driven site. I am wondering when I
should go the full database route, and when something much simpler will
do (in this case JavaScript). If I can create a decent solution in
JavaScript, why do anything more?

Thankyou

 

[Adrienne Boswell]

Hello all

I need to create a dynamic data-driven site. I am wondering when I
should go the full database route, and when something much simpler will
do (in this case JavaScript). If I can create a decent solution in
JavaScript, why do anything more?

Thankyou

I would go with a database solution. Much easier and scalable in the
long run.

 

[rich]

I would go with a database solution. Much easier and scalable in the

long run.

But,
A) I would have to learn databases from scratch
B) The amount of data is never going to be vast

 

[Jonathan N. Little]

But,
A) I would have to learn databases from scratch
B) The amount of data is never going to be vast

Then save in a plain old text flat file and use some server-size Php,
Perl, ASP to pull the records of the file file...No JavaScript and no
problem when clients have JavaScript disabled.

 

[John L.]

But,
A) I would have to learn databases from scratch

I think you'll find it's surprisingly straightforward to create simple
database-driven websites, and it will open up a whole new world of
possibilities.

An excellent book to get started with is 'Build Your Own Database Driven
Website Using PHP & MySQL' by Kevin Yank.