Working With Strings in PHP
Computer programs usually work with some form of data. One of the most common forms of data used in PHP is a text character or an array of text characters. An array of text characters is called a string. More ...
A Free Windows Graphical Interface to MySQL
In my previous article "Gettting Started With MySQL Database" we installed MySQL on Windows and worked with it using MySQL monitor in a DOS window. In this article, rather than work with a DOS window, we will use a free Windows Graphical Interface to MySQL. More ...
Entity-Relationship Diagrams
An entity-relationship (ER) model represents the structure of a database, where data equates to entities (or objects) that are linked by relationships expressing dependencies and requirements. More ...
What is an Entity Relationship Diagram?
Entity Relationship diagram is simply a graphical concept which shows the flow of information input and output. Entity relationship diagram has three main components, entity, attribute, and relationship. More ...
Database Management Basics - What You Need to Know
When they start throwing terms around like schema, SQL, transaction processing or relational design, wouldn't you like to understand what they're talking about? More ...
Language Integrated Queries (LINQ) and Visual Basic
LINQ is a better version of SQL - it is a part of ADO.NET and is integrated with VB.NET. LINQ now has the long missing option of using Visual Basic functionality in the data selection process. More ...
Build Relational Databases in Seven Steps
Many web applications revolve around a relational database. So to create a good application design, you should always create a good database design. Database design is a step-by-step process. More ...
Learn SQL and Create a Database With Only Your Web Browser
WebSQL is an API built-in to Google's Chrome web browser that allows you to use JavaScript to create and manage SQL databases. It's mind-boggling to me that you can create and manage an SQL database with nothing more than your web browser. More ...
Introduction to SQL Database Design
A Database is the storage of data in what are called tables. Without knowing what kind of data you are planning on storing, you will not know how to create the tables. More ...
Introduction to Variables in PHP
Computer programs usually work with some form of data. This article is an introduction to variables in PHP. More ...
