AG wrote:
Hello List
I am about to launch into developing my first database using Base, but
first wanted to take some advice from this List please.
The dB will be for field studies of fungi and I am conscious that
should I wish to share these data with anyone from the mycology field,
it is probable that they will be using MS Access.
hmmm - I wouldn't necessarily make the assumption.
I am also aware that MS has a deliberate policy to never play nicely
with anything that is not-MS. Thus, how well would a dB in Base
translate to those using MS Access, and what would be the best way of
sharing that data?
There is apparently an XML format for this that is being used by a
number of research organizatons. I would say that would be your best way
to share the data - (will say more on this, but it is getting really
late for me..so tomorrow)
This won't stop me from using Base - I've been looking for a good
reason to try it out anyway, and this seems as good as any. Or, would
something like MySQL be a better option?
It isn't a case of either or but one of using Base for the front end
perhaps and a database engine of your choice for the backend. I found a
database schema specification specifically for this type of study data -
only briefly looked it over (have it on my local machine now ) but it
could be realized in a Base embedded file or a MySQL database.
PostgreSQL would be a good candidate also for the geographic data that
is called for.
Of course this isn't the only option. You could use PHP or JavaFX for
instance to create a front end instead...but more on that tomorrow also.
'Til then,
Drew
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