Easiest Language to learn for database stuff?

Question

I just want to make simple programs that will query a database. (Online use for websites ...Search, Join Mailing List, Check Availability, etc)

I have some experience with PHP and C#, but PHP and C# are a bit hard for me to get my head around.

Is there anything easier than PHP, etc? I want something more turn-key, where I wouldn't have to spend years learning it...while not shelling out any cash either!

Is that too simple? Any programming language like this?

Answer 1

Hi,



If have some experience in PHP then you should know that it is the easiest web language compared to ASP and others.



So do give it a try once again. It doesn't cost money. There are many free online ebooks which can refer. Just install a server and php on your computer.



reference : http://gateway2internet.com

Answer 2

I agree with Jay G, From an online perspective C# .net and Java JDBC are extremely simple (If programming languages in general are part of the issue, VB .net is about as easy as it gets).



Learning both isn't a bad idea in the current market.



If you don't care about website connectivity (though it does exist, it's just more complicated) the easiest database language I've ever worked with is RPG.



To read and write a record from a file:



/Free

Read myFile

myField1 = myValue1

myField2 = myValue2

myField3 = myValue3



Write myFile

/End-Free



There are several sites out there that will give you free access to an iSeries system as well.



Just food for thought :)



Best of luck!

Answer 3

I am very glad you are interested in this stuff, I was like you when I tried to learn programming, but I didn't get the right resources. I will tell you everything you will need. 1) Start with a focus: Java, VB, C, C+, C++ are called Object Oriented Programming (you will get to know what I mean). They are alike, just like your Yahoo messenger and MSN messenger. But different in syntax. If you want to start now, start with Java (so that you will understand the concept of all the others easily). I started with VB (Visual Basic), but couldn't really understand it. But not I am good in almost all, because I did the Java course in school. 2) Get ready: Don't go to google and start searching for programming books or tutors, as this may not help you because it is extremely loaded with too much information (mixed up without any levels or aggregates), else you will waste a lot of time. Start With one Good Book, and finish it before you look at another, so that you don't get confused. I advise you to start with Java Programming, by Joyce Farrell. Go to the bookshop and get it. Don't be discouraged - with determination, nothing is difficult. Contact me on Y! messenger if you need any further help. Hope it helps you.

Answer 4

C#.Net seems to be the most easy language for Database connectivity. In JDBC also it is very easy to create Database connection.

Although, if you are just doing programming for fun or some small projects then VB.Net is also a good option.

But overall C#.Net is the easiest.

Answer 5

I've done DB access in a plethora of languages and a plethora of different bridging methods (pro *c, odbc, perlDB, jdbc, .Net 'built in') and I must say, though you won't like my answer, the easiest have been .NET(C#), Java's jdbc, and php. It really doesn't get much simpler. One I've never used but have had colleagues say is pretty easy is Ruby. Might be worth checking out.

Answer 6

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