I want to build my first database and link it in a forum where any user can access it .How can i do this ?

Question

I want to make a database of a certain type of objects (for instance cars ) I want to view the objects listed and classified by a certain attribute that they have (for instance price) . The database will be held on a server and i want the data to be presented on a forum or at least linked with another server where somebody could get the information needed (for instance i want to buy a car , i want it to be very fast and good smooth looking , and not exceed 100 000$) ... How can i achieve this ?

By now i know the how to program in c fairly good enough , i have knollege in how to build a database (but never built a complex one - just the retarded kind i learned in my classroom in 12th grade with the oracle program ) I will also get my oracle license in 3-4 weeks after the exam ...

I want to know what do i actually need (programs, books , ideeas etc) to achieve this and what is the order of this work . Curently i am a new student ( information engineering - will start first year in 2 months) and i have a lot of free time which i would like to dedicate doing something yousefull ... Any help would be apreciated :)

Thanks a lot anticipated

Answer 1

If you're looking for a low cost solution use mysql as your database, set up an apache server and use php and java script.  You can find all the answers to your questions on how to connect, how to insert, delete, update rows, etc on the net.  I've never been a big book fan.  I always search the net and find tutorial sites or examples.

Answer 2

Learn PHP !

It's the ultimate solution for ur question , hopefully!

There r many books , some u can buy or even download, the  first option being recommended (buying a book) :

1.PHP and MySQL for dummies

2.PHP 5 unleashed