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i little frustrated in searching forum preferred ways add/update tables , query joomla database. often, find link pursued has been removed.

so, should use jquery , mootools, try using jdatabase object via jfactory,
build own components, etc.?

i working james kennar's "mastering joomla! 1.5 , seems involve days of work setup few tables used in phpmyadmin in few minutes.

is there tutorial on site or place else guide me?

thanks

it's hard tell, post, whether programmer or user. users have no need deal database. joomla's extensions you.

programmers should use joomla objects data access , other functions extensions able utilize joomla updates in regards security, etc., , extensions won't require upgrading when mysql/php versions change.

setting tables sql scripts super fast , requires text editor , ftp. if lack know-how, suggests user, not programmer or need books , time study mysql databases.