What are web databases?
easy access to information,dynamic content,efficient data collection and modification,conduits to legacy systems
Types of Tools
Extensions to existing database tools,HTML editors with database capabilities,Web database application servers,Programmatic tools or components for web database construction
Why Use Web Databases?
the web is a great medium for delivering information,databases are the perfect medium for managing information
Web Advantages
relatively easy to create pages,wide dissemination of material,cost is not an entry barrier
Web Disadvantages
static,primitive page layout,labor-intensive for large sites,incompatibilities (browser, server, languages),technology moves quickly
Database Advantages
well-established class of application,relatively easy to repurpose data,standard query language (SQL),efficient data storage
Database Disadvantages
tough to design,difficult to administer,limited access
Web Database Advantages
easy access to data,content can be repurposed,dynamic web content
Web Database Disadvantages
learning curve,can be expensive,security and copyright concerns,not indexed by search engines
Popularity of Web Databases
Web sites are hard to manage and maintain,The Web is chaotic (by definition!),Businesses are embracing the Web,corporations are run by databases
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