SID-01169: How Do I Create a Simple TWiki Database?

Status:	Answered	TWiki version:	4.1.2	Perl version:	5.8.8
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Hi,

I have looked at the various plugins available for creating a TWiki database (DatabasePlugin, FormQueryPlugin, DBCacheContrib+DBCachePlugin), and after installing and reading all their documentations I still have no idea how to implement any of them.

I have access to a mySQL database, but do not necessarily want to use it if there are other options.

Can someone recommend which plugin to use and the absolute first steps I must take to begin implementing it? (Steps to create a 'toy' database would be GREATLY appreciated).

I am very confused about what I need to do to make a TWiki database a reality.

Thanks, Tom

-- ThomasSitter - 2011-05-10

Discussion and Answer

You can either store and reference data in a database external to TWiki, or create and reference your own tables in TWiki. The DatabasePlugin, DBIQueryPlugin are meant to do the former. TWikiForms based applications the latter. Depending on your needs it might be easier to create apps in TWiki and have all data local. See blog on How to Create a TWiki Application.

-- PeterThoeny - 2011-05-11

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