I want to read the content from an external page, convert that into a predefined format, and then enter it into a database.
This is just for fun–it’s taking an event list and copying the events to my own site.
Take this page, and manipulate it to fit a different format…
Is it possible to do this with jquery?
It’s possible but only to a degree. You’re going to need some server-side code to help you out. Without seeing your predefined format, it’s tough to make any suggestions.
At an abstract level, I’m assuming that an event will be composed of a time, a date, and a location. From here, it would seem as if you’d need to break down the process into the following:
Client-side
Server-side