Week 21

This week we learned how to connect a database to a Java program that works as a web page. It was really interesting to see how information stored in MySQL could be displayed, added, or updated directly through the program. At first, it was a little confusing to understand how the Java controller and the database communicate, but after testing the connection and seeing it work, everything started to make more sense.

I think this type of project is very useful because it shows how websites and applications handle real data behind the scenes. For example, when we register a new patient or update their information, the data is immediately stored in the database and can later be retrieved or edited. It felt like building a small real-world system, not just working with SQL commands. That made the learning experience more practical and interesting.

Even though in the future we might not use Java for building websites—most likely we’ll use languages like Python, JavaScript, or PHP—the concept we learned this week will still be very helpful. Understanding how the backend connects to a database helps us know what’s possible when creating dynamic websites. Now I feel more confident that I could apply this knowledge in future projects or even in a professional environment.