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  • AaronL
    New Member
    • Jan 2007
    • 99
    #1

    Getting started with ASP

    Hello,

    I want to start an online database but I'm unsure how to do so. It looks like ASP should be where I start for this. Does anyone know of any websites that could walk me through setting up an online database?

    Thanks!
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    • jhardman
      Recognized Expert Specialist
      • Jan 2007
      • 3405
      #2
      W3schools.com has a good basic tutorial, we also have a couple articles in the How-to list here on Bytes about this. but if you are new to ASP, I would suggest going a different direction. ASP is a dying technology, Microsoft has abandoned it in favor of ASP.NET which can be used to accomplish the same basic functions, but if you want a similar scripting language, try PHP (there is also a PHP tutorial on w3schools).

      Hope this helps.

      Jared

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        • AaronL
          New Member
          • Jan 2007
          • 99
          #3
          I took your advice Jared and learned php and MySql and I am blown away by the possibilities. Thank you again for your help!!

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            • AricC
              Recognized Expert Top Contributor
              • Oct 2006
              • 1885
              #4
              You can still get a job writting ASP a lot of companies have legacy programs written with classic ASP and VB6 Com components that need to be supported. I still like classic ASP IMO I think it runs better(faster) than ASP.Net

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                • jhardman
                  Recognized Expert Specialist
                  • Jan 2007
                  • 3405
                  #5
                  I like classic too. I like .NET web services, but I think ASP is faster to write (and gives me more control than something written in visual studio) but I still don't recommend it to people just starting out. I figure let me have those jobs...

                  Jared

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                    • AaronL
                      New Member
                      • Jan 2007
                      • 99
                      #6
                      Yeah I may learn ASP.NET because it looks like a lot of jobs in my area want that experience. Unfortunately I'm completely destitute right now and I have to do something soon. I'm down to potato chips and ramen noodles. Any advice? I'd love to start my own website business but I bet the market is kind of flooded...

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                        • jhardman
                          Recognized Expert Specialist
                          • Jan 2007
                          • 3405
                          #7
                          unfortunately most businesses don't grow very fast. I would recommend finding a 9-5 job that will keep you afloat and (hopefully) give you some experience and in the meantime look for local businesses who need updates to their websites. Get them all up to code (for a small fee) and see what you can recommend to them in terms of upgrades ("I can allow your customers to order from your website if you'd like.").

                          Jared

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