forms and database issue

[craigo]

I'm trying to find out how i can create a form that when submitted will put the info straight into a searchable database, i can only find forms that e-mail the info to you. Then i need to know the best method of creating a search facility that will display the requested info straight onto a webpage. I need to build it to cope with thousands of users so i also need to know which coding/software i should be looking to use. I'm really struggling to find info on how to create forms and databases and how they work. I know html quite well but forms and databases are totally new to me and i can't find info that explains how it all works. Simplist terms would be very very helpful as any info i've found seems to assume that you already know the basics......Thanks!

[mlseim]

I recommend you use: PHP/MySQL

Many webhosts already allow you to use PHP and also probably
have the MySQL database system enabled for you to use.

A good book to buy on Amazon.com:

PHP and MySQL Web Development
authors: Luke Welling & Laura Thomson
publisher: SAMS
ISBN: 0672317842

Although published in 2001, it's good for the beginner,
with a lot of examples and a CD with the scripts.

Lots of tutorials on the internet, but it's nice to have
a book sitting there to look at.

[craigo]

Thanks for that info! :thumbsup: