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Installing PHP on Windows
in PHP added by ducani, on 12/3/2008 install php windows
Prior to JavaScript and other client-side languages, Web browsers operated as if they were HTML dumb terminals, merely presenting Web pages generated on a server. For such pages, every user action requires a full page refresh, with a round-trip over the Internet, which degrades performance and thus user satisfaction. It may be fine for a great many Web sites, but it is completely inadequate for high-performance dynamic Web applications.
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Installing MySQL on Windows
in PHP added by ducani, 1 week ago installation mysql setup windows
As Web sites and Web-based applications become more important to commercial firms and other organizations, so too does the methods used for storing data online, such as customer contact information, system login details, product data, and much more. Rewritable flat files may be sufficient for extremely limited data for which security is not an issue. But for most Web sites and applications, a robust database is called for.
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Installing Apache on Windows
in PHP added by ducani, on 15/4/2008 apache install windows
Even though it is possible to do Web development and testing on a remote server, it is better to fully develop a new Web site on a local Web server, and then upload everything when it is finished, for many reasons: 1) Keeping the unfinished site off the Internet is safer, because as you begin developing the site, you probably have not put in all of your code for neutralizing any potential attacks against your site, including cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities...
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Practical PHP Performance
in PHP added by ducani, on 20/3/2008 intermediate optimization performance
When it comes to building web applications in PHP, performance isn't typically a major concern. Features, usability and any business concerns are considered a greater priority, as they can be better demonstrated and visualised. Performance graphs don't make the boss's day. So, why should you as a PHP developer, worry about performance? Quite a few reasons, in fact...
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Easy PDF Generation in PHP
in PHP added by ducani, on 15/3/2008 FPDF intermediate tutorials pdf
PDF is a popular, versatile format for storing content. PDF files can be generated once, and distributed in peace knowing that they will look the same across all platforms. They also serve as a perfect way of allowing your users to download or email a page from your website. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to generate PDF files in pure PHP and distribute your content in a single, consistent format.
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Rapid Application Development with CodeIgniter
in PHP added by ducani, on 1/3/2008 codeigniter php frameworks rapid application development
Today I'll introduce you to CodeIgniter, a framework that does all three. CodeIgniter is an MVC application framework for PHP that gives you a consistent structure for your application, takes care of common tasks and helps you implement complex functionality with minimal effort.
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Effective Geotargeting with PHP
in PHP added by ducani, on 20/2/2008 geotargeting
In this tutorial, we’ll take a look at the technique of geotargeting, or serving content to users based on their physical location. The technology is invaluable; with simple techniques, you can target advertising to specific users, collect more accurate usage statistics, serve content in different languages for different regions and provide local information like weather reports to your visitors.
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Simple System Maintenance with PHP-CLI
in PHP added by ducani, on 18/2/2008 php-cli system maintenance
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to use PHP-CLI, the command line interface for PHP, to get your maintenance under control using the technologies you're already familiar with. By the time you've finished this tutorial, you'll be able to build human-assisted backup systems, automatic report generators.
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