Joomla 3.1 - how to create a component with tables

Question

I am creating a component for Joomla that uses some tables. In the DB side of the component, I just wanted to know of there is any restriction from Joomla DB on the relations between tables. I got a freelancer who told me that is impossible to manage tables with foreign keys and tables relations in Joomla Database.

I just wanted to know if it is right or not.

Thank you in advance.

Answer 1

He is wrong. There is nothing really that Joomla can not do that you would be able to do with php.

Even the Joomla Component Creator can create components with foreign keys and it is Joomla 3.1 ready so maybe give that a try.