flash data integration: Hi, I am putting together a project that will be displaying different types of
media. We would like to build the site with flash and have flash pull its data
from a database. I know this can be done but i am curiouse as to the best type
of database to use would be, i.e. access mysql whatever. What is easiest,
fastest most reasonable. what ever you can tell me would be great.

-UltimatePhoenix

You don't mention the server side software you are going to use to access the
database. So, beware, Flash cannot connect directly to a database. In my
opinion you should first decide on the server side software. Basically you
could use any database but ASP and .Net work best with MSSQL, PHP can connect
to a lot of databases but the combination PHP/MySQL seems a natural choice. If
you are going to use CF, well you understand what I'm saying. One thing: do not
use Access. Only if you thrive on problems.

Whoa! PHP natural Choice?? :o

I disagree on the PHP front - Coldfusion is by far,, a more "natural" choice.
:)

MySQL - Yes very good choice. But if you don't already have knowledge of data
integration into Flash , trust me go with Coldfusion - I have yet to find a
database that it can't handle. As for working with Flash - EASY!!! Using
Remoting Connectors or Web Service Connectors and Coldfusion Components is a
VERY good path to follow.

;)

No, not PHP as the natural choice. If you use MySQL as a database then PHP
seems (seems NOT is) a natural choice since the two are 'close friends' which
is proven by the thousands of setups with these technologies. When keeping it
in the family, yes, CF is (NOT seems) the natural choice but you have to have
the cash...
AND, my answer wasn't about preference for a platform, it was a pointer to
decide on the server side software first and then decide on a database. People
have to do the research themselves and decide on what technology to use. I'm
not in favour of any technology (besides Flash that is...).