Chapter 3. Database-Driven Pages

In This Chapter

  • Introduction to relational databases

  • Getting started with SQL

  • Microsoft Access

  • ASP database tools: Creating a DSN, working with the database Connection and Recordset objects

  • JavaScript functions, objects, and for() loops

  • Using includes to merge more than one file into a single script.

Relational databases are among the most exciting tools that are at our disposal, whether it's lightweight tools like MS Access or Filemaker that are designed for the desktop or heavy duty server applications like Oracle or MS SQL Server.

By organizing information in a database, two things happen. First, it becomes possible to build tools that will automatically perform certain tasks for us, such as organizing information ...

Get Essential ASP for Web Professionals now with the O’Reilly learning platform.

O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.