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Info Systems Fall 2012. The modern role of often not-so-modern database technology. We will look at MySQL SQL PHP ... first NoSQL DBs Mongo and GUIs for it Maybe HBase, Cassandra ... second. The modern role of often not-so-modern database technology. Web apps and databases
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The modern role of often not-so-modern database technology • We will look atMySQLSQLPHP ... first • NoSQL DBsMongo and GUIs for itMaybe HBase, Cassandra ... second
The modern role of often not-so-modern database technology • Web apps and databases • Why are web apps still mostly SQL-based? ...For that matter, the same with non-C/S apps... • Traditional PHP and MySQL apps • Web development frameworks Grails, Rails MVC environments ...And the way they hide the DB... • HTML DB-centric desktop apps Like Griffen
The modern role of often not-so-modern database technology • New client-side technology • HTML 5 Local, client-side DB support Canvas for graphics ...is Adobe Flash Builder and Silverlight dead? ...and what about JavaFX? • Polyglot sites and apps, and leveraging traditional technologies JavaScript and JQuery in Rails, etc. • When to use what kind of DB and development framework It is a mistake to separate these
The modern role of often not-so-modern database technology • Newer software development tools - IDEs and editors • Jet BrainsIntelliJ for Grails Ruby Mine for Rails PHP Storm for PHP and SQL • Active State Komodo for lighter weight approach • Free technologiesAptana Spring Tools
The modern role of often not-so-modern database technology • Assignments - multiple, small projects Done partly in class In groups if you want We will minimize code writing • Attendance required Bring your notebook You will install software and work with real stuff • First to install - a web stack with PHP and MySQL XAMPP, WAMP or MAMP, or Bitnami Watch out - often Mac stacks are dated, with old MySQLs • Exams - 2 on abstract material
The modern role of often not-so-modern database technology • Abstract and semi-formal stuff will be alternated with practical material • Relational model and transactions • Stored procedures and triggers • Distributed DBs and heterogeneous DBs • XML and DBs • OO and OR DBs • ... And more
The modern role of often not-so-modern database technology • Class blog: http://rogerking.me • buzzking@ymail.com • 303 437 7419 • Skype: rogerbuzzking- but email or phone in advance, as I do not stay on Skype
The modern role of often not-so-modern database technology • Books: Murach MySQL and PHP & MySQLhttp://www.amazon.com/Murachs-PHP-MySQL-Murach-Reference/dp/1890774561/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1343868487&sr=1-1&keywords=murach+php+mysqlhttp://www.amazon.com/Murachs-MySQL-Joel-Murach/dp/1890774685/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1343868487&sr=1-3&keywords=murach+php+mysql • If you want a firmer foundation:http://www.amazon.com/Database-Systems-Application-Oriented-Approach/dp/0321268458/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343868217&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Bernstein+kifer+Lewis+database • There will be posted slides on class website
Not required text • http://www.amazon.com/Database-Systems-Application-Oriented-Approach/dp/0321268458/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1345840274&sr=1-1&keywords=kifer+lewis+bernstein
The modern role of often not-so-modern database technology • In sum: a hands-on class with a conceptual substructure • "exposure" projects - for total of 60% of final grade • 2 exams on material presented in class and in Murach books - 20% each for final grade • Attendance required • Focus on breadth and the future • A big change from versions of this class in previous years...