relating to relational databases aka lolibrary 101

All the frills and whistles

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What is lolita fashion?

Lolita ( ロリィタ , roryita) is a street fashion and a subculture in Japan, known for its intricate and delicate doll-like look. The clothing is inspired mainly by the Rococo and Victorian eras, and covers a large variety of sub-styles.

People actually wear this stuff?

The EGL Livejournal community is the most prominent international community for lolita fashion. There, lolitas discuss the fashion, buy and sell related goods, post photoshoots and outfits, and share related media.

http://egl.livejournal.com/

See a need, fill it

•What’s the name of this print?

•What was the retail price?

•What are the measurements?

•Does the bow come off?

•Does anyone have photos of the other colors?

History

History

"This is my lib-nerd talking but I'd love to get a catalog of OPs, JSKs and skirts w/ measurements and reviews together but it's a huge undertaking. :\ The brand print timelines got me really excited though."

History

"This is my lib-nerd talking but I'd love to get a catalog of OPs, JSKs and skirts w/ measurements and reviews together but it's a huge undertaking. :\ The brand print timelines got me really excited though."

“Know anything about coding for websites?”

Where to start?

•Brush up on SQL

•Plan a basic structure

•Choose an RDBMS (Relational Database management system)

•Prepare a webspace

Basic Skills

•SQL - http://www.w3schools.com/sql/default.asp

•Drupal - http://drupal.org/

•Youtube tutorials

•http://www.youtube.com/user/linwclark

•Data entry

SQL

•Structured Query Language

•Simple

•Free exercises online

•http://www.w3schools.com/sql/default.asp

Tables

•http://www.edm2.com/0612/msql7.html

•Determine your tables

•Establish their relationships

•Normalization

How to define apparel

•Stock name, English & Japanese

•Brand

•Item type

•Price

•Year

•Colors

•Features

•Measurements

Drupal

Drupal is a free software package that allows you to easily organize, manage and publish your content, with an endless variety of customization. (http://drupal.org/about)

Drupal

•Download

•Install

•Choose a theme

•Create content

Creating a webspace

•Choose a DNS host

•http://www.godaddy.com/

•http://www.inmotionhosting.com/

•Choose a web host

•http://www.godaddy.com/

•http://www.bluehost.com/

The Costs

•Web hosting: $117.41 for 2 years

•Domain Registration: $7.17

•Drupal: Free

•Time: Lots

•Sanity: Questionable

PR

•Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr)

•Reach out to community

•Reach out to blogs

•Sponsorships

Refining entry structure

•Assessment

•Adjustment

•And so on…

Failures

•Excel sheet imports

•Spam detection

•Aesthetics

Front Page

Examine Features

• Alice and the Pirates

•Detachable bow

•Detachable waist ties

•Partial shirring

•Corset lacing

•Side zip

•Navy color

•Vampires, clouds, coffins

Results: 973

Results: 68

Results: 12

Results: 6

Results: 1

Granting Wishes

Granting Wishes

Granting Wishes

Granting Wishes

Granting Wishes

(Search without “gara”)

Granting Wishes

http://closetchild.ocnk.net/product/28701

Granting Wishes

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/tokyoalice/a35505/

Reviews

• Rate• Leave comments• Submit washing instructions• Submit measurements• Provide worn photos

Statistics

Oooh, numbers:• 15,356 nodes• 9,475 visitors• 56.94% US visitors• 172,637 pageviews

Changes to Come

• Gallery view• More results per page• Wishlist builder• Master tags list• Mobile-friendly view• Plugins for Pinterest, Facebook, etc.• Allow users to flag nodes for review

Recruiting

Always looking for…•Organized•Detail-oriented•Time/commitment•Passion for lolita fashion

Questions?

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