Hi guys, i want to create a database application to reside on a cd. My challenge is what application should I use to develop the front end. The client wil prefer if it is auto-run and not requiring installation which I'm not sure is possible. Someone said the options are Javascript (though I think its impossible to connect Javascript to a database), Macromedia Dierctor or VISUAL Basic. I need a solution to this. Any advice? Cheers
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Jump to PostThis isn't an HTML/Javascript/CSS question, though, such a project could have HTML elements.
You're right, Web-browser Javascript doesn't interact with databases. Other products, though, could include their own JavaScript engine (for example. Adobe Acrobat has a Javascript parser and DOM).
Many professionals use Director. Many also …
Jump to PostAs I said:
Many professionals use Director. Many also author HTML, with embedded Flash as needed.
Jump to PostVB won't run standalone either. You'd need the VB runtimes installed in order for it to work.
Jump to PostYour first post said you wanted your application to "reside on CD". That's different than creating a product that can "install itself onto any system...".
EVERY application requires something to run it. For example, C# and VB.NET programs need the .NET Framework. HTML/JavaScript/CSS need a browser, Visual Basic 6 …
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