Week 3
Static and Dynamic Website
Identifying Static from Dynamic Websites
Website A : http://www.lhup.edu/~dsimanek/home.htmWebsite B : http://www.learnerstv.com/index.php
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN WEBSITES A & B
Though one may not be able to tell the difference between a static and dynamic website by merely looking at them, certain features can be observed to identify the basic differences between the two types of website. the two sites above (A and B) are compared:
Website A
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Website B
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Static website
Website A is develop entirely with html as shown by the .htm (dot htm) at
the end of the url; hence, each page is a separate document and there are no
databases or external files involved
Editing has to be done by editing the html which requires some expertise
The content is plain and straight information for users. The user has no
means of interacting with the site
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Dynamic website
Website B is develop entirely with php as shown by the .php (dot php) at the end of the
url. PHP is used for developing dynamic websites; this means that each page is
generated from information in a database or external file.
Editing can be done without the knowledge of html which means site
management can be handled by a ‘non-professional’
The content shows that the user can interact with d site e.g. by taking the
online test.
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