Suitable for mainstream computer science students as well as those coming from other disciplines, this is a comprehensive and accessible introductory text covering the development of database applications. The book explains all stages of database development, starting with a comprehensive database application systems development life cycle model, which clearly defines the areas of focus required for any new database developer. Database design using entity modelling and normalization are described in a clear and comprehensible manner. Covering inplementation in Access, SQL, Access forms, macros, modules and report writer, the text also addresses Visual Basic database programming using Data Control, DAO, ADO and Access modules. This edition contains chapters on Active Server Pages with HTML and VBScript. The material explains how to get your database onto the Internet and the benefits offered by web-based database applications. ASP is put into context with a discussion of web terminology and client and server side scripting in VBScript. Client-side scripting examples in Javascript are also included.
HTML and ASP are given separate chapters, with an array of examples, screen shots and detailed code descriptions.