Re: [PHP & MySQL] Introduction to using relational databases

Bob McConnell wrote:

From: Dirk

Thilo Klein wrote:

Dear readers, I am new to relational DB but not to MySQL & PHP in general. I created a RDB using Struggling with the program's complexity I managed to create a set of databases being

interconnected

via (foreign) keys. What I want to know is how to use this database via php. How does

my

ER-Diagram come into play? In other words I want to know more about a

general approach to using relational databases via php.

well you export the db you designed into ansi sql and use the cmdline mysql client to create a db with it... this guide

<http://www.databasejournal.com/features/mysql/article.php/1469211/Using -a-MySQL-database-with-PHP.htm>

seems ok on the first look..

Is there a Postgres translation of this or other DB articles available?

Haven't read that article but I have a few intro's on my site: http://www.designmagick.com/category/4/PostgreSQL/Starting-Out -- Postgresql & php tutorials http://www.designmagick.com/