Editable Database Project

Editable Database Project

In this exercise you will develop an editable flat text file database. A flat text file database is a way of storing information in lines of fields separated by a "delimiter" (a character that will be recognized by the program as a divider of the fields). The CGI ("common gateway interface") script you will write will control the Web server to allow your users to update (change) the database from the Web. The users will be able to change your database only if they have a password. (You don't want anyone to be able to change your database.)

To do this project you will be using the Perl programming language to write the CGI script. This is a common programming language for Web projects. Your first step will be to learn a little about Perl and try some simple projects that demonstrate its application. Then you will be ready to tackle the editable database project. Here is the finished product you will end up with. Here is an example of a CGI Script with explanations.