Hey there,
Last couple of months I've been working on an online address application which is connected to the same MySQL database as Address Book Server. I wanted to make an application that does everything that the address book desktop version does, but also take the full benefit of the relational mysql database, in order to create a real handy tool for home users and small companies who need to have access to their contacts and correspondence wherever they are.
The big advantages of this tool over more expensive alternatives like MobileMe is that, as a web developer, you have total control over the data stored in the db, which you can link to lots of other possible solutions. Some possible features:
- Online newsletter subscription contacts are directly coming into this app and with a single click they are moved into address book db.
- A correspondence db is related to the contact db, so that every single letter/note/invoice is easily accessible in the same window. (read/write)
- Send bulk mailings directly from the app and store them in a related table
- `Relate your mysql mail db backup (e.g. MailStewardPro) to this app.
etc etc.
I already developed some of these features and am still working on some others which fit to my company's wish list.
I put a copy of the demo app here:
http://80.101.42.115:999Not all of the scripts are working properly yet I recommend you to check it out in Safari as Firefox ignores some.
Check it out and let me know what you think!
