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:: Database Integration, Web Database Applications ::.

Database integration refers to combining a database with your web site so that users can add, remove and update information in your database using a web browser. Most database-driven sites also allow users to search [query] the database too. Database integrated sites are typically referred to as 'web applications' as they are a cross between a simple 'static' HTML site and a full blown software program.

Database integrated web sites are more complex to design, but can be much easier to maintain than their equivalent static HTML site.  In most cases you can manage your database with nothing but a web browser!   There are a lot of applications for database integrated web sites:

  • Document Libraries
  • Event or Meeting Calendars
  • Photo Galleries
  • Shopping Carts / online stores
  • Membership directories
  • Member Login, username/password management
  • Secure pages with different levels of access
  • Product Catalogs, Inventory, Order Management
  • Account Management
  • Links and FAQ pages
  • Real Estate Applications
  • Directories of all kinds
  • Guestbooks
  • Mailing Lists
  • Discussion Forums, Bulletin Boards
  • Content Management Systems
  • Web site update / maintenance interfaces
  • Inventory management