If you are a web developer or administrator, aside from administering your web server, you should also be administering your MySQL database in terms of security. This database is open source and is commonly used with the PHP web server scripting language; tons of useful applications are being developed with this kind of setup. This is good, but it opens up issues, which we'll discuss here along with their solutions.
Welcome to the fifth part of a 12-part series focused on method chaining in PHP 5. Through a set of comprehensive and easy-to-follow tutorials, this series of articles shows you how to create and use chainable methods within your own classes. It also teaches you how to implement this useful programming methodology for developing real-world web applications. Discuss (1)
PHP encryption is a method of obfuscating scripts in such a way that it offers additional protection and prevents unauthorized editing of the scripts. This article discusses both encryption and decryption.
In this fourth part of a 12-part series on method chaining, I start building a basic MySQL abstraction class that implements a few straightforward methods. Of course, the methods can be easily chained to each other, which permits us to build different parts of a SELECT statement through a truly compact and readable API. Discuss (1)
If you're looking for a way to control or restrict access to your Linux-based applications, you might want to look at SELinux. This extension has been around since Linux kernel 2.6 and can help you with your access issues.
In this third part of a 12-part series on method chaining, I complete the definition of the sample string processor class. This process will help reaffirm the concepts that you learned before regarding the definition and implementation of chainable methods in PHP 5. Discuss (1)
Do you want to learn how to handle PHP WHILE loops? WHILE loops are one of the most powerful features as well as the easiest loop available to any PHP/MySQL developer. They enable us to shorten repetitive tasks for a highly useful application. This tutorial gives examples of WHILE loops in PHP/MySQL that beginner and novice developers can use as a quick reference for building similar loops in their applications. Discuss (1)
In this second part of a 12-part series on method chaining, I explain how to extend the functionality of the string processor class by adding to it a few simple chainable methods. I conclude this part by defining a factory method within the string processor class. Discuss (1)
Many sites feature web forms to collect information from users. Unfortunately, these forms often provide a poor experience for the user, with predictable results. This article will show you how to make filling out web forms more fun (or at least less painful) for your users with the help of PHP and some AJAX magic. Discuss (2)
Method chaining is a useful technique that helps you to write more compact and powerful code. In this first part of a series that introduces you to this programming methodology, you'll learn how to define and use chainable methods in PHP 5. The process is quite simple to grasp, even if you have only an intermediate background in using the object-oriented paradigm. Discuss (1)
Welcome to the sixth part of a series covering the dependency injection pattern. In this part, I build a PHP 5-based application that can work seamlessly with MySQL and SQLite. It will feature a simple interface and a MySQL driver. Discuss (1)
In this fifth part of a six-part series on the dependency injection pattern, I explore the implementation of the pattern by using a simple setter method within a model class. You'll see that this approach is very easy to follow. Discuss (3)
Welcome to the fourth part of a series on applying the dependency injection design pattern in PHP 5. Through a strong hands-on approach, this series teaches you several methodologies that you can use for taking advantage of the functionality given by this simple yet powerful design pattern. It shows you how to build classes that follow the schema imposed by the Inversion of Control software design principle. Discuss (1)
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