how to develop a database driven webpage

Just use Drupal. That's it.

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Use drupal as a flexible CMS framework.
You can use it out of the box or expand it using the bundled API with some php code.

It would take some time to get familiar with the advanced parts, so read the handbooks.
Whatever thing you find that can't done right away is programmable.
It'd take less time than coding a full site from scratch, beside simplified maintenance, updates, etc.

If you are a designer and can't code you can also post feature request on the available modules.
If you are a programmer you can then focus on adding custom code and implementing performance tweaks.
If you need full control of the database make your own module, using your own queries.