Should I use mysql for scalability?
I'm in the planning phase for developing a web application and am trying to figure out my best bet as far database options goes. I'm already familiar with php and mysql database. Initially, the website won't be handling any transactions, but my hope is that the website will expand to a large degree and I'll incorporate transactions and sales on the website. My concern is, will php be secure enough for the future transactions? If not, will it be possible to switch from mysql to maybe.. Oracle or another "more secure database" while the is expanding? Thanks for your time and responses.
Should I use mysql for scalability?
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I'm in the planning phase for developing a web application and am trying to figure out my best bet as far database options goes. I'm already familiar with php and mysql database. Initially, the website won't be handling any transactions, but my hope is that the website will expand to a large degree and I'll incorporate transactions and sales on the website. My concern is, will php be secure enough for the future transactions? If not, will it be possible to switch from mysql to maybe.. Oracle or another "more secure database" while the is expanding? Thanks for your time and responses.