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Do you need to learn a language for the database? i mean, has it got its own language? and how do you operate a database and modify it, with what tools etc.
first, yes, sql is it's own language. the manual you recieved with your mysql installation should be just what you need to start out.
you can find it ( on windows ) by going to C:\mysql_directory\docs\manual.htm
scroll down to like section 3.1 and begin to read.
it gives you the very basics of how to query a database, create/drop a database and table.
once you begin to understand it, just dive right into programming with it.
http://www.php.net/mysql is a good start
now, keep in mind it's gonna take a lot of practice and a lot of your own personal exploring to figureo ut how to use it.
the basics takes the longest, but once you do that you will be laughing at just how hard you thought it was... as it's very, very simple.
just don't make it out to be harder than it is. mysql and php are popular because quite frankly, they are so very easy to learn and use.
when you get comfortable with what you are doing, i'd recommaend getting a good book.
my first and only book has been :
PHP & Mysql Web Development
it's the most comprehensive and thorough book i've found and it's great for both the novice and the proffessional.
more than aything, just try to figure it out on your own. then, try to just write a simiple script ( like a phonebook ) that uses myqsl to store all the people and phone numbers you need.
then, when you run into trouble, letu s knowand we'll help you out..
hope this helps.