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LOTZA#
02-11-2003, 10:58 PM
Is there a way to set up a shopping cart using Javascript or HTML??????I have not been able to figure this out.

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Jona
02-11-2003, 11:00 PM
Nope. You must use a server-side scripting language for maximum security, and to even do it... it would take too much work in JavaScript. Try CGI, ASP, or PHP. You can also use JSP, which is what many places use. I think both Discover and Visa's Web sites use JSP. T-Mobile.com ASP...
LOTZA#
02-11-2003, 11:04 PM
Ok....I hate my web host because it won't let me use CGI, ASP, PHP or JSP....I can only use Javescript and HTML. The way they let you have a shoppong cart,after you have 4 item on you have to scroll down a lot.
pyro
02-11-2003, 11:11 PM
For a shopping cart, I'd say you'd be best to use a database, as well. It would make it much easier to keep track of everything...
LOTZA#
02-11-2003, 11:15 PM
Thanks....Where would I find one of these???? About how much do they cost...I need this so I can tell my employer...
pyro
02-11-2003, 11:21 PM
A database? That all depends on the server. I offer hosting, through Infinity Web Design. If you are interested see my signature, or pm me and I'll send you an email address. The server supports PHP, MySQL (for your database), and so much more...
LOTZA#
02-11-2003, 11:24 PM
Dang....there is that problem again....My web host does not support PHP and MySQL. I hate that...Like I said it only supports HTML and Javascript
pyro
02-11-2003, 11:29 PM
I'd suggest looking for a new host... :D It would be quite difficult to make in JavaScript, and even if you did, it wouldn't be very good. (ie. It wouldn't update quantity, etc.)
LOTZA#
02-11-2003, 11:33 PM
Ok...THANKS!!!!
Jona
02-12-2003, 11:57 AM
LOTZA#, are you paying for your host? If so, I really suggest you move to a good, reliable, and cheap one for about $5.00 a month. You can go to www.netfirms.com. They offer free CGI-bin, but you will still need a database, which no one supports for free. If you're paying for your domain, I seriously encourage that you get a new host that supports all major programming languages on the Internet: ASP, PHP, Perl/CGI, Databases like SQL, MySQL, and others, and JSP are the least you should accept.
Nevermore
02-12-2003, 03:18 PM
Brinkster (http://www.brinkster.com) give you a database for free (30 meg, no ads)
LOTZA#
02-12-2003, 06:08 PM
Ok thanks!!! I will check them out.