[Help] MySQL and VB

MySQL and VB

Hey guys I need to create a vb app that connects to a database for an assignment and wanted to use MySQL because I prefer it. Is this a sensible idea or is it stupid to even think about attempting it? If it is, what would you recommend using instead?

By assignment you mean for school?

i prefer using php

Originally Posted by Biesi

i prefer using php

Everyone should. Its more secure

Its good If you're working on a computer project or some sort. But If you're looking for making a secure program, mysql then would be pointless. I'd rather go for php. As its easier to code and more secure.

lol?

@OP I assume your question was about using MySql as the database? Php is a web scripting language.

MySql is awesome and will work great as long as your not adding billions of rows of data or having hundreds of thousands of users per second.

imo.

Originally Posted by Cryptonic

By assignment you mean for school?

Umm, kind of. I'm studying for a HND which is the equivalent to the first two years of a university course.

Originally Posted by abuckau907

lol?

@OP I assume your question was about using MySql as the database? Php is a web scripting language.

MySql is awesome and will work great as long as your not adding billions of rows of data or having hundreds of thousands of users per second.

imo.

Yeah, basically I need to create an app in visual basic. This app needs to then connect to a database and I wanted to use MySQL as the database, not too sure why php started getting mentioned. It's only a small app so won't be used intensively or need to be secure as it will only be used when I demo it to my tutor.

Originally Posted by Genoble

Umm, kind of. I'm studying for a HND which is the equivalent to the first two years of a university course.

Yeah, basically I need to create an app in visual basic. This app needs to then connect to a database and I wanted to use MySQL as the database, not too sure why php started getting mentioned. It's only a small app so won't be used intensively or need to be secure as it will only be used when I demo it to my tutor.

So, what do you need help with..?

Originally Posted by DawgiiStylz

So, what do you need help with..?

Will vb and MySQL work well together or not?

Originally Posted by Genoble

Will vb and MySQL work well together or not?

Yes .

Originally Posted by DawgiiStylz

Yes .

and lastly, is it a pain in the ass or relatively simple?

Originally Posted by Genoble

and lastly, is it a pain in the ass or relatively simple?

Very simple. You just need to start a connection and you can work with the database from that point on till you close it. Quick and easy to use for the user as well

Originally Posted by DawgiiStylz

Very simple. You just need to start a connection and you can work with the database from that point on till you close it. Quick and easy to use for the user as well

Cheers, just what I was after.

Originally Posted by Genoble

Umm, kind of. I'm studying for a HND which is the equivalent to the first two years of a university course.

Yeah, basically I need to create an app in visual basic. This app needs to then connect to a database and I wanted to use MySQL as the database, not too sure why php started getting mentioned. It's only a small app so won't be used intensively or need to be secure as it will only be used when I demo it to my tutor.

vb6.0? or higher?

I have vb6.0

*use WampServer and install it

*for mySQL use MySQL connector - google it
settings in ODBC for the connector
I use data environment (DE) for coding

I hope it helps with you sir

Originally Posted by OGHgamer

vb6.0? or higher?

I have vb6.0

*use WampServer and install it

*for mySQL use MySQL connector - google it
settings in ODBC for the connector
I use data environment (DE) for coding

I hope it helps with you sir

I'm using VB.net in visual studios 2012 and WampServer

been trying to find the connection string I need for ODBC but it's not going too well, any ideas?

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