Is it possible to use JavaScript and MYSQL?

[bandit4910]

Well, I have this epic idea but it requires a database. Is it possible to connect to mySQL directly from javascript or would I need to mix PHP?

[LukeTim]

Well, I have this epic idea but it requires a database. Is it possible to connect to mySQL directly from javascript or would I need to mix PHP?

I think you can but it\'s not recommended.

The best way is to use server side scripting...

You send a HTTP Request using Javascript, and a server-side script connects to the DB, retrieves the information and sends it back in some form (usually XML). This is known as AJAX. The server side script can be anything you like... PHP, Perl, VBScript.. as long as your server supports it of course.

I learnt about AJAX from www.w3schools.com... and www.stackoverflow.com is always useful.

[bandit4910]

I think you can but it\'s not recommended.

The best way is to use server side scripting...

You send a HTTP Request using Javascript, and a server-side script connects to the DB, retrieves the information and sends it back in some form (usually XML). This is known as AJAX. The server side script can be anything you like... PHP, Perl, VBScript.. as long as your server supports it of course.

I learnt about AJAX from www.w3schools.com... and www.stackoverflow.com is always useful.

Thanks. I was just clarifying so that I can make the script.