This tutorial is aimed at computer users who want an easy-to-use
database for their home computers. It guides the reader in graded steps
to the creation of "fields.awk", a script program designed for use on
Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS X or Android systems. The code is broken into
modular sections so that various versions can be constructed, from the
simplest to more complex. Analysis of how the code works is provided,
along with specific examples.