Thanks for the info, Mac!
So I've got all the best resources at hand already. I'll pour some more
synaptic juice into the effort.
--Will
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael A. Chase <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Will W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 12:00 PM
Subject: Re: Newbie looking for resources
> Programming the Perl DBI should be enough to get you started. At
least a
> quick scan of the DBI and DBD::xxx documents will also help avoid
various
> faux paux.
> --
> Mac :})
> ** I normally forward private database questions to the DBI mail
lists. **
> Give a hobbit a fish and he'll eat fish for a day.
> Give a hobbit a ring and he'll eat fish for an age.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Will W" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 09:06
> Subject: Newbie looking for resources
>
>
> > Hi, everyone--
> >
> > I'm new to the list and to DBI. I'm at the stage where I'm trying to
> > identify useful resources. I've used Perl for several years and I've
had
> > some formal training in RDBMS design and a little experience with
> > Paradox back in the dark ages.
> >
> > Is there a FAQ or something like that which lists books, websites,
and
> > other sources of info for basic DBI activities? Those I've seen so
far
> > have been too general to be of much use to me. The documentation
I've
> > seen on CPAN (actually ActiveState's ppms) have also failed to meet
my
> > needs.
> >
> > I've got Descartes & Bunce's _Programming the perl dbi_. Any other
basic
> > references I should add to my library?
> >
> > Specific questions follow:
> >
> > My first project involves a fairly simple database of 500-1000
records
> > designed for a single-user environment, using perl/Tk for the front
end
> > and perl2exe to make the executable(s). I need this to be compact
enough
> > for fast downloads and free of any proprietary code (it will be
freeware
> > available over the net). I have identified DBI:CSV as one possible
> > approach. Are there any options other than CSV that are widely
available
> > on end-user machines? For instance, can I expect that ODBC or ADO
will
> > work on most Windows platforms?
> >
> > Where can I locate good documentation on CSV? For instance, D&B's
book
> > mentions that DBI:CSV has a rudimentary schema, but I've not found
> > anything about whether I can directly edit this or even how it is
> > represented in the files.
> >
> > I am hoping that despite several hours of searching the net, there
is a
> > single, good source for answers to these questions that I just
haven't
> > located yet-- I'd be really pleased to get a "RTFM suchandsuch"
> > response.
>
>
