Databases::

DavPat Designs uses MySql databases (free with DavPat Designs web hosting packages) and the popular PHP scripting language to interact with the databases. PHP / MySql combine with ease and are powerful proven technologies that create dynamic web pages, providing options not afforded by static web pages.

What are Static Web Pages?

Static web pages show information that cannot be changed without manually updating the web page. These type of web pages are the simplest to create and do not access data from a database.

What are Dynamic Web Pages?

Dynamic (or database driven) web pages display content that is stored within a database and are created the same time as they are being viewed. The content displayed can depend on a user's selection so this provides a sense of interaction between the page and the user. An example is the search function on a website where the search result is determined by the search term the user enters into the text field.

Uses of a Database in a Website