On Saturday, 15 February 2014 22:22:59 UTC, NeoToren wrote: > > Web2Py is the glue between a database and the user interface - say a web > site, HTML pages. > It doesn't have a database, so you'll need to use either SQLite (built in > every Mac) or some other DB. > Personally I suggest using MySQL - it is open source, industrial strength > and will help you grow out of MS Access into a real-world database. > > When you'll have everything up and running on your local machine - you'll > need to deploy to a hosting service so people can access your app over the > web. > > Creating a phone book like you have mentioned is really easy - both on the > DB side and the Web2Py side. > I have managed to create one in several hours when I've started learning > Web2Py. > I have tried other "glue" frameworks before W2P, such as Django, PHP and > others. > > W2P is by far the most friendly one I have tried and it will take you from > 0 to a reasonable level in literally a couple of days. > > Good luck and have fun > > On Saturday, February 15, 2014 9:35:49 AM UTC-5, jimbo wrote: >> >> Hi I am thinking of using web2py for a small database instead of MS >> Access. It is for a charity and would have only several hundred records of >> employees and a table for clients. It would run on a local network with >> probably only two computers using it. The usual name, address , tel no. and >> some certificate and photo. It would avoid licence fees for a start and I >> think easier to use via a browser >> >> I know a little about Access but very basic. Are there any simple >> examples of where I could start, or some web2py appliance available? >> >> If any you can help or have something I can look at I would be very >> grateful. It's as much a learing thing for myself as I know virtually >> nothing aobut DB's. >> >> >> Thanks, Jim >> >
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