I am trying to make a Archives (by month) section in a blog. How can I
format a date for use in a query? Example so far:
$cmonth = date_format(Post.created, 'F');
$data = $Post-query('SELECT DISTINCT `' .$cmonth. '` FROM posts');
I was trying to Select Distinct by Month but this only outputs
you should look at the documentation for the database you are using.
in mysql one might do distinct month(Post.created) but
reading some documentation would really save yourself some ridicule in
the long run. If you rely on this list as your crutch people are
going to start getting
Ridicule? Sorry, I have found it difficult to find info on things that
are simple to accomplish in other languages. I am sure that is
understandable. As far as I know there is not even a book on CakePHP at
this time.
I primarily work in Usability/UI Design. As far as server-side I have
I am sure everyone here knows this but here is a good link on the
topic:
I've seen too many applications performing date calculations at the
code level when the same can be done using built-in MySQL functions.
http://www.databasejournal.com/features/mysql/article.php/2172731
sorry c_doug, I was trying to be a little lite and facetious and it
failed, I was really trying to point out that your issue was one of
mysql vocabulary and db 'stuff' and not really related to Cake per
say, not that this is not a place to ask those kinds of questions but
also to perhaps guide
Agreed you are the Old Fart-- /*** @author Larry E. Masters* @var string $userName* @param string $realName* @returns string aka PhpNut* @accesspublic*/
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Actually that is a pretty funny quote. I am thinking of putting a sign
in our room that says Save yourself some ridicule for everyone who
comes in with questions or requests.
I'ts kind of like the angry IT guy on SNL.
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