j2database comes with several ready-made examples that are perfect for exploring how databases work, including the famous Titanic Passenger List.


 


Getting Started

  1. Open j2data from your j2launchpad.

  2. Select Database to open the database tool.

  3. Click the Examples tab at the top.

  4. Choose a database, such as the Titanic Passenger List, to load it.

    • This database includes fields like Name, Age, Class, Survived, and more.




Exploring the Data

  • Form View – Look at one passenger’s record at a time.

  • Table View – See all records in a spreadsheet-style table.

  • Chart View – Create graphs to find trends, e.g., survival by class.


Searching for Information

  • Quick Search – Type a keyword, e.g., “3rd Class,” to filter passengers.

  • Advanced Search – Click the magnifying glass for multi-field searches, such as:

    • Class = 1st AND Survived = Yes

    • Age < 12 AND Survived = Yes



Analysing with Charts

  1. Open the Chart tab.

  2. Set Class on the X-axis and group according to the survivor status

  3. Try different chart types (bar, pie, line) to discover patterns.

  4. Save your chart as an image for use in reports or presentations.




Why Use Example Databases?

  • Practice searching and filtering data.

  • Learn to create and read charts.

  • Explore real-world data, like the Titanic records, to ask questions and draw conclusions.