abigail
08-19-2008, 09:08 PM
I'm implementing a website for a friend. I already know HTML and CSS pretty well. I use JavaScript and PHP a little bit. I've done programming before and I can learn any language that I need to but I don't want to reinvent the wheel.
I want to add a MySql database to keep customer information that the customer fills into a form. Name, address, email, etc.
My webhost provides MySql, PHP, and many many applications. The thing is, how should I implement the interface to get the data into and out of the database and the form? Should I write the code myself, use a CMS, or is there another type of application available.
Ideally, I would like to add to the website I already have, but using a template is alright if I can customize it to get the appearance that we want.
I also need a shopping cart and I'm thinking of using OsCommerce. It's a basic ecommerce site that sells his crafts.
I want to add a MySql database to keep customer information that the customer fills into a form. Name, address, email, etc.
My webhost provides MySql, PHP, and many many applications. The thing is, how should I implement the interface to get the data into and out of the database and the form? Should I write the code myself, use a CMS, or is there another type of application available.
Ideally, I would like to add to the website I already have, but using a template is alright if I can customize it to get the appearance that we want.
I also need a shopping cart and I'm thinking of using OsCommerce. It's a basic ecommerce site that sells his crafts.