I searched for the answers to these questions before, but couldn't find them - so I apologize if they have been answered already, or appear stupid. I am new to learning about databases, and am pretty confused.
I am helping someone who wants to build a website with a database. It is supposed to have secure html links, secure password and username inputs, and relatively low bandwidth use. It will also handle financial transactions, and should work with Paypal.
My partner is familiar with Visual Studio. Can the .net framework produce anything other than asp pages (like html or other language formats), or is every webpage produced a .asp?
How is Visual Studio for working with MySQL?
If the answer to #2 is terrible, then I was thinking of using PHPMyAdmin with MySQL. How is this for secure front-ends? Would this allow me to easily interface with a MySQL backend? Would this be my best bet considering #1? Or should I take a look at other programs/frameworks?
Are there any programs that help with back-end work, or does it all have to be coded by hand? If there are any, does anyone have recommendations considering the above? Would PHPMyAdmin, Microsoft SQL Server, or Xataface have a GUI to help do any back-end work?
Thanks a lot,