I have a question about databasing

Rickou812 · 10-18-2006, 10:02 PM

I am interested in possibly redoing my site from htm to php and use mysql database. My site consist of survey information and I would like to incorporate a user feed back system to allow visitors to give user ratings.
I have no real experience with php or mysql except basic user knowledge.

How difficult of a task would this be? Is it something I could do. I do have "ok" skill with html.

Thanks

jumpenjuhosaphat · 10-18-2006, 10:36 PM

I'd have to say that you should improve your HTML skills to "good". It is something that can be done if you have enough patience and some time to apply to the project.

Go to W3 Schools PHP Ttutorial for an awesome learning tool.

If you get stuck, and need any help, there are quite a few folks here that are familiar with PHP that would be willing to help you out.

Rickou812 · 10-18-2006, 11:08 PM

Thanks for your encouragement. The very first problem is I really don't know where to start. I have created a mysql database, but other than that, I don't know how to get the info into the database. Then of course the process I need to implement on the web pages to extract it.
I have been reading over the tutorials, but with out a clear path to learn, I find myself lost in all the info.
Anyhow, Thanks

jumpenjuhosaphat · 10-18-2006, 11:19 PM

Well, the first thing I did was read the tutorial, I wasn't trying to soak in all of the information, but just trying to give myself an idea of exactly what PHP can do for me. After that, I sat down and made a plan, and attempted to bring the plan to reality using PHP by following the tutorial like a reference manual. I of course found a large number of errors in the scripts I was writing, but they were small scripts and the errors were easy to pinpoint. I came here looking for support on a number of occasions. It's all about trial and error, and the best place to start is trying to understand what it is you are trying to accomplish, and then understanding the methods that you will use to accomplish this.

Rickou812 · 10-19-2006, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jumpenjuhosaphat

Well, the first thing I did was read the tutorial, I wasn't trying to soak in all of the information, but just trying to give myself an idea of exactly what PHP can do for me. After that, I sat down and made a plan, and attempted to bring the plan to reality using PHP by following the tutorial like a reference manual. I of course found a large number of errors in the scripts I was writing, but they were small scripts and the errors were easy to pinpoint. I came here looking for support on a number of occasions. It's all about trial and error, and the best place to start is trying to understand what it is you are trying to accomplish, and then understanding the methods that you will use to accomplish this.

OK, I have a grasp on the php part...
I really like what I have learned, it will make my job easier in the future..

But now I need help with creating the database I need. I have learned the basics useing the tutorial and have used the basic form field and basic database tables, but what I need now is a more complex database.
My form field can be seen here form field
Thanks

Zack · 10-20-2006, 09:22 PM

Books work really well, try and get one with user examples, that really helped me!
HTMLGuy

jumpenjuhosaphat · 10-21-2006, 12:03 AM

You can expand your database to do whatever you need. I don't know how to create a database or fields very well using PHP, I use MySqlAdmin to do the creating, and then use PHP to add info and query the DB.

Abdussamad · 11-04-2006, 12:22 PM

You will also probably have to learn sql. So search for an online tutorial for that.

10-18-2006, 10:02 PM	#1
Rickou812 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 13	I have a question about databasing I am interested in possibly redoing my site from htm to php and use mysql database. My site consist of survey information and I would like to incorporate a user feed back system to allow visitors to give user ratings. I have no real experience with php or mysql except basic user knowledge. How difficult of a task would this be? Is it something I could do. I do have "ok" skill with html. Thanks __________________ Do you have an opinion? Give it for cash. www.cashsurveysnow.com Be sure to check out the forums.

10-18-2006, 10:36 PM	#2
jumpenjuhosaphat Forum Admin Contributor Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 4,459	Re: I have a question about databasing I'd have to say that you should improve your HTML skills to "good". It is something that can be done if you have enough patience and some time to apply to the project. Go to W3 Schools PHP Ttutorial for an awesome learning tool. If you get stuck, and need any help, there are quite a few folks here that are familiar with PHP that would be willing to help you out. __________________ Storage Sheds Lost Forum

10-18-2006, 11:08 PM	#3
Rickou812 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 13	Re: I have a question about databasing Thanks for your encouragement. The very first problem is I really don't know where to start. I have created a mysql database, but other than that, I don't know how to get the info into the database. Then of course the process I need to implement on the web pages to extract it. I have been reading over the tutorials, but with out a clear path to learn, I find myself lost in all the info. Anyhow, Thanks __________________ Do you have an opinion? Give it for cash. www.cashsurveysnow.com Be sure to check out the forums.

10-18-2006, 11:19 PM	#4
jumpenjuhosaphat Forum Admin Contributor Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 4,459	Re: I have a question about databasing Well, the first thing I did was read the tutorial, I wasn't trying to soak in all of the information, but just trying to give myself an idea of exactly what PHP can do for me. After that, I sat down and made a plan, and attempted to bring the plan to reality using PHP by following the tutorial like a reference manual. I of course found a large number of errors in the scripts I was writing, but they were small scripts and the errors were easy to pinpoint. I came here looking for support on a number of occasions. It's all about trial and error, and the best place to start is trying to understand what it is you are trying to accomplish, and then understanding the methods that you will use to accomplish this. __________________ Storage Sheds Lost Forum

10-20-2006, 09:22 PM	#6
Zack Junior Guru Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 759	Re: I have a question about databasing Books work really well, try and get one with user examples, that really helped me! HTMLGuy __________________ yaxal releases '07

10-21-2006, 12:03 AM	#7
jumpenjuhosaphat Forum Admin Contributor Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 4,459	Re: I have a question about databasing You can expand your database to do whatever you need. I don't know how to create a database or fields very well using PHP, I use MySqlAdmin to do the creating, and then use PHP to add info and query the DB. __________________ Storage Sheds Lost Forum

11-04-2006, 12:22 PM	#8
Abdussamad Newcomer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9	Re: I have a question about databasing You will also probably have to learn sql. So search for an online tutorial for that. __________________ http://www.iwebtool.com/talk/thread5094-post25541.html#post25541

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