[thelist] Databases

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> From:	kev.skindrill [SMTP:kev.skindrill@bigfoot.com]
> Sent:	Thursday, March 23, 2000 2:57 PM
> To:	thelist@lists.evolt.org
> Subject:	[thelist] Databases
> 
>  This is how the web site would work:-
> 
	[Burns, Martin]  
	Hey that sounds like a fun site to work on


> 1. What language would I have to master to do this?
> 2. I have seen a lot of talk about SQL and Databases. Is this what I have
> to
> know & if so, how do I go about learning it? Can I find out what I need
> from
> books (my friend has agreed to buy me anything I need in advance) or will
> I
> need to go on a course?
[Burns, Martin]  You *will* need to either learn about databases (not the
sort of thing you want to be doing from scratch on a paying gig) or
pay someone to do fair chunks of it.

Actually, if you have the time then basic ColdFusion isn't hard, and if
the client can tolerate something simple to start with which you put
ongoing development into, it could be OK. The key will be someone to
help you with the database design I think.

Learning SQL & either CF or ASP will be a good investment in any case.
You'll really need SQL for any real database worth its salt. Believe me,
it's easier than any other way.


> 3. Is there anything I need to know about finding someone to host the
> site?
> I don't know if any of you out there work for a hosting company, but if
> you
> do then please feel free to send me details of your service off list if
> you
> offer what I need.
> 
[Burns, Martin]  
You'll need to ask about database hosting, and what they offer. Most NT
hosts will offer ASP for a price, and you can find hosting partners for
ColdFusion from http://www.allaire.com/
>  
> 4. Is this project really possible for a relative newbie like myself (even
> if I am a fast learner)? I think this is stuff I'm going to need to know
> eventually & the guy is willing to let me work at my own speed.
[Burns, Martin]  
Depends on how much time he can wait. If he can wait a year or 2 and
you work like crazy on learning, then you could be a guru in that time.

> 5. Or are there companies that specialize in looking after databases such
> as
> this & all I'll have to do is make the pages look nice?
[Burns, Martin]  
Plenty! Some people on this list could do the work. I can do some
introductions
to people that could do the work.

Cheers
Martin


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