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[graphicsman]

Im stepping into programming and was wanting to do a website that stored a database. I have knowledge in HTML, CSS and a little JavaScript. I am wanting to create a site similar to any other eCommerce site but when the selected product is selected, it will open up and have other information and pictures inside. I have taken a database course and I have SQL server 2008. Im just curious to know how to get it to show up on my site and i was thinking of ASP.net or AJAX. What do you guys suggest?? I am open to learning.

[WingedPanther]

You will need a server side language, such as ASP.NET or PHP. You will also need to let the client communicate with the server through form submissions or AJAX. To use AJAX, you will need to beef up your JavaScript.

[graphicsman]

Any good books you recommend

[WingedPanther]

It will depends a little on which server side language you want to start with. I've got quite a ways in PHP with online tutorials and the PHP reference manual (also online).

[gregwarner]

PHP is very easy to learn, and it's what I used for years, but if I might suggest, since you already know SQL Server 2008, check out ASP.NET. If you're already familiar with C# or VB, this'll be a breeze for you.

[codeinsight]

Personally, I started with ASP.NET because I knew C# and VB.NET for WinForms before I learned web development. You can also start with PHP too if you want.