1. Re: Database question -> M Lewis; P Lomax
- Posted by Chris Burch <chriscrylex at aol.com> Jan 30, 2005
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- Last edited Jan 31, 2005
Georg Wrede wrote: > > Alex Caracatsanis wrote: > > > > Thank you both for your helpful replies to my question about setting up a > > simple database - I see I've got some studying to do! :) > > Yes. > > But the studying (as you probably found out yourself) you have to do > is databases. Database theory, ER-modeling, Normal Forms (1-3), and > of course SQL. > > Only after that one should study the EU resources for data management. > Hi With the greatest respect in the world, thats tosh. If you're a complete noob, then you learn to program 1st (of course), but if you want to create a simple telephone / address book, and you know a bit of programming, then using any of the databases is as simple as dissecting the examples. Of course, if you want to do high end stuff, then of course you need the theory, but there is no need for anyone who read this to be put off - if you start simple, then gradually learn as you go, axpanding skills and knowledge as you need to. For God's sake don't learn it first. Here's the proof - I did it! Chris http://members.aol.com/chriscrylex/euphoria.htm http://uboard.proboards32.com/