Question

Hey all. I have a project that will require user input of anywhere from 100-500 form input fields that will then be entered into a database table. I need some advice on what is the best method to handle so many fields.

Would it be best to have the user enter 10 at a time into the database and then ask, “Would you like to input more data?” and then update the table with the added entries?

or

Could I hold an array of input in a session while the user enters 10 in succession and then have all of the fields entered into the database at once?

Thanks for replies.

Answer 1

I’d have some sort of “wizard” interface for inputting the data, storing the pages in the session as the user goes along. So yes, your latter idea is sound.