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Do you know how you can benefit from using a database?
Use a database for all constantly changing content. For example, news sites
need to have a database to keep track of articles. Another great example
that stands out in my mind is an intranet site that I created for a local business.
I set up a website that allowed each manager of the business to add, edit and create
information on their own.
When creating a web site focus needs placed on the reasons for using a database
backend system to drive your site. Many times, it is easier and faster to access
required data from a configuration file than connecting to a database.
We can take this one-step further. By using the database for real data and
not "junk" data, if you will, we can alleviate the backend and allow for great
performance. For example, if we had 15 queries to pull out website data and
only three queries for actual data, think of the performance gain and usability
achieved. When I refer to website data, I am talking about items that are relatively
static in nature: site name, slogan, etc.
In summary, by utilizing electronic media, a broad range of materials may be
shared in an easily retrievable format. Users may request specific information,
receive a rapid response and obtain printed copies of specific information when
desired. The benefits of using a database open up a whole new way of doing
business online. Here are some benefits.
- You can now display client specific information instead of general data.
- You will be able to administer your data from any computer with an
internet connection. This will allow instantaneous changes to occur on your
site in real time.
- Data can be captured using forms and stored in the database. You can then
access that data using custom written reports.
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