Introduction to MS Access
In the previous chapter, we learned how to use MySQL with Node.js to manipulate a database and read and output data to several common data destinations. Now, we will learn about MS Access.
Before we begin, let's discuss what MS Access is all about. It is a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) that was released by Microsoft in late 1992. It provides a Graphical User Interface (GUI) so that you can easily and interactively develop queries, forms, and reports. It provides the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming language, which was specifically designed for database development, as well as a host of libraries that add programming features that aren't included in the basic installation. These libraries are provided by Microsoft as well as third-party applications, and they can be integrated into MS Access applications. MS Access has had 11 version releases since 1992, with the current version being MS Access 2019. Unlike most RDBMSs...