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Markgoessens
February 7th, 2006, 09:08 AM
Can someone help me?

I've got a big problem. I have to create a database in mysql/php for a photographer. The customer can look at the website and has to enter a keyword. Then the computer will search in the database and gives thumbnails. Now the customer can buy a picture. Just like http://www.gettyimages.com

Now, I search the complete day on the internet for a good tutorial. But I didn't find a good one. In all the tutorials they explain how to make a database within the apache server. But there is no tutorial which explains how to design or set up a database.

Does anyone have a good tutorial for me?

bwh2
February 7th, 2006, 10:07 AM
before you get to building the db, you should learn the theory behind the structure. google "relational database design".

antizip
February 7th, 2006, 10:26 AM
I think you're in over your head for your first DB project. I recommend finding a host w/ phpmyadmin installed to make your start easier. It also spits out a connection string to the database(s) you create.

JoshuaJonah
February 7th, 2006, 10:36 AM
buy this book, it will make this a walk in the park and it should be on every flash developers shelf: 'PHP5 for Flash' by David Powers, published by Friends of ED.