[Zope-DB] Simple database suggestions
DAA
achterberg at stic.net
Sun May 2 09:25:32 EDT 2004
OK, I have spent a day trying to figure this out and I have totally
confused myself.
First the background info:
I am developing a plone site for a local food festival. I want to have
a simple "idiot proof" database so a manager can use a form and fill in
twenty five or so fields (3 of them to upload images). This form is for
entering information for events during the festival (date, start time,
performer, fee, etc.). The idea is to create a drop down (select) menu
so visitors to the site can view a list events by date, venue or event
. I will develop a ZPT to generate an "event" page depending upon the
selection. There will be a maximum of only 100 or so events with future
growth, but we are looking at max 30 records for now. The site will
eventually be hosted by third party off site.
So far:
I have looked at ZClasses (which would work but are not recommended).
I do not particularly want to have a relational (SQL) database, because
it is something else to keep running and seems like total overkill for
100 records.
I have looked at ZODB, but it seems like overkill as well, but it may
be the best option.
I have not looked at Archtypes yet, mainly because it seems to
complicated for my brain at the moment.
I have looked at the Product ExternalFile, but due to the hosting
situation and updating I have ruled it out.
I have looked at TinyTable, but it is too simple, and not idiot proof
enough.
The question is, are there any Products or techniques I am not
understanding out there that may be useful in this situation? If a
relational database is the answer, so be it.
Any direction would be appreciated.
David A. Achterberg
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