Hour 14. Creating a Simple Discussion Forum

Although the ultimate goal of this hour is to create a simple discussion forum, a majority of the hour is devoted to understanding the thought processes behind designing an application using a relational database.

In this hour, you will learn

Three types of table relationships
How to normalize your database
How to implement a good database design process
How to create the tables, input forms, and display of a simple discussion forum

Part II: Basic Language Elements

Part III: Getting Involved with the Code

Hour 9. Working with Forms

Hour 10. Working with Files

Hour 11. Working with Dates and Times

Hour 12. Creating a Simple Calendar

Hour 13. Working with Strings

Hour 14. Creating a Simple Discussion Forum

Types of Table Relationships

Understanding Normalization

Following the Design Process

Creating a Discussion Forum

Hour 15. Restricting Access to Your Applications

Hour 16. Working with User Sessions

Hour 17. Logging and Monitoring Server Activity