Tips and Tricks

Basic Questions for Web-Based Database Applications

Setting up Web-based database applications is much more complicated than simply providing static content.  Chesapeake Data Systems has developed a series of questions that both helps you understand the process and provides a framework for developing specifications for Web applications.

Data Validation on Web Forms 

Most Web entry forms need some sort of data validation for dates, time, numbers, required fields, etc.  Chesapeake Data Systems has developed a Web page that provides examples of various validation checks that can be used Web forms.  Since the all of the code runs in your browser, you can view the source code and use the Java code in your own applications.

Manage Documents Electronically

Many organizations need to make documents available over the Web.  Chesapeake Data Systems has developed a Web page that allows a user to view directories and download documents. (Note that a password is required to view the directories and documents.)

Generate Documentation for Web Pages

Do you need documentation for your Web pages? Chesapeake Data Systems has created a Web program that documents the major aspects of an Web page - the forms, fields, include files, and scripts.  To run the program, all you need to do is enter the name of a Web page, copy its contents to the form, and click the "Document" button.