Module 6: Databases

Introduction:

Databases let you store lots of information for easy access on a site.  Web development courses will often teach how to save content to databases using web forms.

Lecture Topics:

• What is a database
• Types of databases (flat v relational)
• DB and user access
• Common uses for databases
• phpMyAdmin (and DB access)

Slides:

Practice:

• Practice creating a database using the DB wizard in cPanel
• Open up phpMyAdmin

Assessment:

• Explain what a database is and how it can be useful in relation to web hosting.
• Setup a MySQL database and user in cPanel