Re: [PHP] If date is greater than
On Oct 20, 2013, at 4:01 AM, Ashley Sheridan a...@ashleysheridan.co.uk wrote: Yes, I was going to ask, why are you storing your dates as strings? MySQL has a perfectly good DATE type. It's also generally faster comparing dates within a MySQL query than PHP code. Thanks, Ash http://www.ashleysheridan.co.uk Agreed. Plus, there are many date functions provided by MySQL that are easier (possibility faster) than what you can do in PHP. Check these out: http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.5/en/date-and-time-functions.html#function_date tedd ___ tedd sperling tedd.sperl...@gmail.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
[PHP] https question
Hi gang: I have a client who had his entire site moved to another host -- no big problem. However, the old site had a https directory, where I had secure scripts to do credit-card transactions, but the new site doesn't have a https directory -- in fact it doesn't even have a http directory at all. So, what options do I have to do secure transactions? I remember someone saying that this could be done via a .htaccess file, but I don't have the code, nor am I positive this is the answer. What do you recommend? Thanks, tedd ___ tedd sperling t...@sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] https question
On Sep 25, 2013, at 1:58 PM, Joshua Kehn josh.k...@gmail.com wrote: On Sep 25, 2013, at 1:55 PM, Tedd Sperling t...@sperling.com wrote: Hi gang: I have a client who had his entire site moved to another host -- no big problem. However, the old site had a https directory, where I had secure scripts to do credit-card transactions, but the new site doesn't have a https directory -- in fact it doesn't even have a http directory at all. So, what options do I have to do secure transactions? I remember someone saying that this could be done via a .htaccess file, but I don't have the code, nor am I positive this is the answer. What do you recommend? Thanks, tedd Did you setup the server (Apache / nginx) configuration? The entire site should be served under https if you're doing CC processing Best, –Josh I understand that cc processing should be done via https. Normally, that means to me that I place my $ scripts in a https directory -- the problem is that I don't have one with this host. So, I am asking how does one do that with a https directory? Thanks, tedd ___ tedd sperling tedd.sperl...@gmail.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] jquery fill select option value
On Sep 21, 2013, at 9:06 PM, iccsi inu...@gmail.com wrote: select id=mark name=mark option value=--/option option value=bmwBMW/option option value=audiAudi/option /select I use above code to have my select drop down on the form and would like to use jQuery to fill option value on change event. I would like know is it possible to do, if yes, any hint or example code at server site is appreciated, Your help and information is great appreciated, While jQuery is great, you don't need jQuery for this -- a simple AJAX routine will do what you want. Here's an example: http://php1.net/a/zipcode-states/ The ajax routine is there -- you can copy it. The HTML is there -- you can copy that too. The php script is a simple script that is triggered by an ajax script (triggered by the user via onchange() ) that then pulls whatever data is needed to populate the remaining option controls via a GET. HTH's tedd ___ tedd sperling tedd.sperl...@gmail.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] jquery fill select option value
On Sep 22, 2013, at 12:47 PM, Jim Giner jim.gi...@albanyhandball.com wrote: On 9/22/2013 12:04 PM, Tedd Sperling wrote: On Sep 21, 2013, at 9:06 PM, iccsi inu...@gmail.com wrote: select id=mark name=mark option value=--/option option value=bmwBMW/option option value=audiAudi/option /select I use above code to have my select drop down on the form and would like to use jQuery to fill option value on change event. I would like know is it possible to do, if yes, any hint or example code at server site is appreciated, Your help and information is great appreciated, While jQuery is great, you don't need jQuery for this -- a simple AJAX routine will do what you want. Here's an example: http://php1.net/a/zipcode-states/ The ajax routine is there -- you can copy it. The HTML is there -- you can copy that too. The php script is a simple script that is triggered by an ajax script (triggered by the user via onchange() ) that then pulls whatever data is needed to populate the remaining option controls via a GET. HTH's tedd OH!!! So you want to populate another(!) select box after the user makes his first selection. You didn't say that. Well... not meaning to disagree -- but he did say: I use above code to have my select drop down on the form and would like to use jQuery to fill option value on change event. I took that to mean fill another option control. Why would one want to change the values of the current one? tedd ___ tedd sperling tedd.sperl...@gmail.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
[PHP] Friday's Question
Hi gang: Do you use a Mousepad? My reason for asking is that I've used a Mousepad ever since mice first came out (back when they had one ball). Now that mice are optical (no balls), Mousepads are not really needed -- or so I'll told by the college -- you see, they don't provide Mousepads for their student's computers. As such, I wondered what's the percentage of programmers still using a Mousepad? Secondly, are Mousepads used primarily by older programmers (like me) while younger programmers don't use Mousepads, or what? So -- please respond with: Age: * Mousepad: Yes/No Thank you, tedd PS: * If you don't want to provide your actual age, then indicate your age by stating young, middle-age, old-age, ancient, or whatever term describes your age. Alternate -- I claim that you can tell a man's age by ten-times the number of personal products he routinely uses, for example: Years Old - Personal Products 10 Toothpaste 20 Toothpaste, Deodorant 30 Toothpaste, Deodorant, Aftershave 40 Toothpaste, Deodorant, Aftershave, Minoxidil 50 Toothpaste, Deodorant, Aftershave, Minoxidil, Preparation-H 60 Toothpaste, Deodorant, Aftershave, Minoxidil, Preparation-H, Bag Bomb 70 Toothpaste, Deodorant, Aftershave, Minoxidil, Preparation-H, Bag Bomb, Fixodent So, you could indicate age by stating Bag Bomb like me. ___ tedd sperling t...@sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Friday's Question
On Sep 20, 2013, at 1:25 PM, Larry Martell la...@software-horizons.com wrote: On Fri, Sep 20, 2013 at 11:20 AM, Jen Rasmussen j...@cetaceasound.com wrote: -Original Message- What in the heck is a Bag Bomb? It's a salve for cow udders. Not sure what a person would do with it. Feet. Wait until you have callus as feet. tedd ___ tedd sperling t...@sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
[PHP] PHP vs JAVA
Hi guys: A teacher at my college made the statement that JAVA for Web Development is more popular than PHP. Where can I go to prove this right or wrong -- and/or -- what references do any of you have to support your answer? (sounds like a teacher, huh?) Here are my two references: http://w3techs.com/technologies/details/pl-php/all/all http://w3techs.com/technologies/history_overview/programming_language/ms/y But I do not know how accurate they are. What say you? Cheers, tedd ___ tedd sperling t...@sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] PHP vs JAVA
On Aug 20, 2013, at 10:04 AM, Ashley Sheridan a...@ashleysheridan.co.uk wrote: Is he possibly getting confused with Javascript? Thanks, Ash No, this guy is smarter than that -- he's pretty sharp -- so I listen to what he has to say. Here's an interesting link: http://www.sitepoint.com/best-programming-language-of-2013/ But the link does not divide languages between Web and Other -- other than Android Java, which I do not believe is also included in the above Java number. I think there is more going on here than what I know. For example, my college has numerous (over 3) JAVA classes filled to the max, whereas my PHP class was canceled due to lack of students. Granted the college could have advertised my PHP class more, but still there is an overwhelming demand for Java Programmers. My questions is Why? Cheers, tedd ___ tedd sperling t...@sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] PHP vs JAVA
The article very clearly says.. No language can be considered as good just because there are more jobs for the same. Yes, but I am not making a value (good/bad) judgment -- Instead I am asking for references supporting which language (Java or PHP) as being the most popular for Web Development? Do you have any? Cheers, tedd ___ tedd sperling t...@sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] PHP vs JAVA
On Aug 20, 2013, at 10:29 AM, Sebastian Krebs krebs@gmail.com wrote: Just tell your teacher: Java isn't more popular than PHP as _web_-language ;) I think too, that he actually meant javascript, which is indeed a very popular client-side language. But javascript and PHP has different use-cases, thus saying one is more popular doesn't tell you anything about whether they are in competition against each other, or not (hint: they arent : :D). Two things: 1. He's not my teacher -- he is a fellow teacher AND a smart one! He knows the difference between Java and JavaScript. 2. In life, you will find that popularity (often over which is best) is the main reason why things prosper. Cheers, tedd ___ tedd sperling t...@sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] PHP vs JAVA
On Aug 20, 2013, at 10:36 AM, Liam l...@3sharpltd.com wrote: You do realise you are on a PHP based user subscription, so the vast majority will go with PHP, so you will get a one sided argument. Regards, Liam I realize that many, maybe the majority, will be bias. HOWEVER -- there are professionals on this list that do know and it is to them I am asking. Remember, I am also asking for supporting documentation of their view. The people who respond with just their opinion are doing just that -- there is no support. My nature is to seek the truth regardless of my bias. Cheers, tedd ___ tedd sperling t...@sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] PHP vs JAVA
On Aug 20, 2013, at 12:24 PM, Paul M Foster pa...@quillandmouse.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 05:09:37PM +0100, Lester Caine wrote: shiplu wrote: During PHPvsPython search I found this info graphic https://www.udemy.com/blog/modern-language-wars/#. Some of the statistics contain Java too. Also you can search PHP and Web Development in big job sites and compare with same search but with Java. 'Python is arguably the most readable programming language' probably says it all? Personally I find it almost impossible to understand when coming in cold to someone elses code ... Java is not much better ... but I still have to persist with both since some key elements of a usable PHP IDE now rely on both :( Python may be most readable, but it's a huge fail for two reasons: 1. There are no statement terminators. Lose your indentation for ANY reason and your program is well and truly screwed, in ways you can't imagine. 2. Python programs fail in the most ungraceful way I've ever seen in an interpreted programming language. And no ternary operator. tedd ___ tedd sperling tedd.sperl...@gmail.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] PHP vs JAVA
On Aug 20, 2013, at 12:24 PM, Pete Ford p...@justcroft.com wrote: tedd, Java is a meticulously-constructed language with very strict typing and a large commercial organisation which purports to support and develop it. PHP is a scruffy heap of loosely typed cruft which is easy to knock together and build big things from, but has a semi-commercial and community support structure. Thanks for the info. :-) FYI -- I am teaching both PHP and JAVA at college level and have taught both for several years as well as other Web Languages. My recent question was simply an attempt to get documentation to support which server-side Web Language is the most popular. Both PHP and Java can be used server-side. I also realize that Java is used for native Android because I also teach Mobile Application Development (MAD -- I even coined the name). So, I am up to my butt in languages (and people who think different than me) -- I'm just trying to get documentation to back up my what I think I know. Thanks, tedd ___ tedd sperling tedd.sperl...@gmail.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] PHP vs JAVA
On Aug 20, 2013, at 2:19 PM, Sebastian Krebs krebs@gmail.com wrote: Thats interesting. I am from Berlin and here, when you say you know PHP and a little bit of one, or two frameworks, they will jump onto you I'll stay away from Berlin. :-) tedd ___ tedd sperling t...@sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] How can I submit more than 2000 items of data?
On Aug 19, 2013, at 11:32 AM, Stuart Dallas stu...@3ft9.com wrote: I wasn't speaking to his specific issue as that was solved by an earlier response. I was just commenting that the implied intrinsic link between JSON and Javascript in what he had said does not exist. -Stuart This is similar JAVA and JavaScript confusion -- even the college where I teach didn't know the difference. For example, several years ago, they asked me if I could teach Java-JavaScript and I answered Sure, which one? The administrator stood there like a dog who just heard a high note and replied Yes, we want you to teach Java-JavaScript. After I explained the difference, her next comment was Which one are you certified in? She went from not knowing the difference to knowing that certification was required to teach it (whatever it was). It's a wonder that anyone receives an education these days. Cheers, tedd ___ tedd sperling tedd.sperl...@gmail.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
[PHP] Why the difference in email transit times?
Hi gang: I'm using the class.phpmailer.php code to send email -- it works neat -- very classy (no pun intended). I can send an email from my sperling.com domain and it arrives almost immediately. However, when I use the exact same code (except for the FROM address) from kvyv.com (another domain I own), the email literally takes hours (up to 12) to arrive. Any idea of why there is a difference of email transit times between the two domains? Cheers, tedd PS: Note, my receiving email addresses are handled by gmail.com. ___ tedd sperling t...@sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] sessions working? not working?
On Aug 12, 2013, at 4:27 AM, Clifford Shuker clifford.shu...@ntlworld.com wrote: Hi have the following (below) session code at the top of each page.. The 'print_r' (development feature only) confirms that on one particular page I do log out as the session var = (). but, on testing that page via the URL I still get to see the page and all its contents - session var() -.. the page has the following 'session_start, DOCTYPE Info then htmlheadcontaining meta info title/headbodycontaining style/tables/content//body/html // end of page. I have copied the same page without the html content (i.e. a blank page) and I get to fully log out.. when this page is tested in the URL my warning comes up 'you need to login to see this page' which is what I want but, I've tried numerous avenues to reconcile my problem to no avail.. I'm a novice so any help would be appreciated.. ?php session_start(); error_reporting (E_ALL ^ E_NOTICE); $userid = $_SESSION['userid']; $username = $_SESSION['username']; print_r($_SESSION); ? Ok, but when are you populating the SESSION's? Such as: $_SESSION['userid'] = $userid; Also, have a look at this: http://sperling.com/php/authorization/log-on.php It might help. tedd ___ tedd sperling tedd.sperl...@gmail.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
[PHP] Re: How to extract php source code from joomla
On Jul 23, 2013, at 12:15 AM, elk dolk elkd...@yahoo.com wrote: I study for MSc degree at university. Are you in an advanced class? Ok, congratulations -- you are studying for an MSc -- but that didn't answer the question. So, let me repeat the question: [1] Are you in an advanced PHP class? [2] Or is this just an introductory class? If [1], then the coursework might be understandable, but still very difficult. If [2], that is far more than what I teach as an Introduction to PHP course. tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] /tmp/directory
On Jul 23, 2013, at 9:55 AM, Daniel Brown danbr...@php.net wrote:
If it's /tmp, it's /tmp. The leading slash indicates that it's in
the filesystem root. However, if it's just tmp, then it could - and
probably is - under the client's home directory. Unless they're
chrooted; then it could be displayed as /tmp, but would actually be
virtualized by the OS, where /tmp isn't really /tmp, but could be
/var/virtfs/user/tmp.
Confusing? Sure. Off-topic for the list? Sort of, but that's
easy enough to change.
Since you can't use get_sys_temp_dir() on 4.3.10, you should
instead see if $_ENV contains an array key for TMP, TMPDIR, or TEMP.
Or, if you'd rather, you can use getenv('TMP') and the like. It
doesn't mean that you'll get any useful information back (or anything
at all, necessarily), but it's another thing to try when using such an
antiquated version (I believe it was released at the end of 2004).
Thanks Daniel.
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Re: [PHP] /tmp/directory
On Jul 22, 2013, at 11:20 AM, Tedd Sperling t...@sperling.com wrote Hi gang: I should know this, but I don't. Where is the /tmp/ directory? You see, I have a client where his host has apparently changed the /tmp/ directory permissions such that old php/mysql scripts cannot write to the /tmp/ directory anymore -- they did at one time. So, how do I fix it? Cheers, tedd Let me add -- the PHP version I am working with is 4.3.10. I know... tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
[PHP] /tmp/directory
Hi gang: I should know this, but I don't. Where is the /tmp/ directory? You see, I have a client where his host has apparently changed the /tmp/ directory permissions such that old php/mysql scripts cannot write to the /tmp/ directory anymore -- they did at one time. So, how do I fix it? Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] /tmp/directory
On Jul 22, 2013, at 12:02 PM, Larry Martell la...@software-horizons.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 9:59 AM, Larry Martell la...@software-horizons.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 9:50 AM, Tedd Sperling tedd.sperl...@gmail.com wrote: On Jul 22, 2013, at 11:20 AM, Tedd Sperling t...@sperling.com wrote I should know this, but I don't. Where is the /tmp/ directory? Let me add -- the PHP version I am working with is 4.3.10. I know... df /tmp should show you where it's mounted. And sys_get_temp_dir() will tell you the path. # php ? print sys_get_temp_dir() ? One might think that -- but no. The version is dated. tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] /tmp/directory
On Jul 22, 2013, at 4:10 PM, Matijn Woudt tijn...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 5:20 PM, Tedd Sperling t...@sperling.com wrote: Hi gang: I should know this, but I don't. Where is the /tmp/ directory? You see, I have a client where his host has apparently changed the /tmp/ directory permissions such that old php/mysql scripts cannot write to the /tmp/ directory anymore -- they did at one time. So, how do I fix it? Cheers, tedd Switch host? /tmp is required by the FHS and POSIX standards (writable for any user), any host changing that should have no customers. - Matijn Good point -- we will add that reason to the many other reasons why we are changing host. Keep in mind, the installed software worked for nearly a decade and now the host has changed something that caused this error, but the current host doesn't seem to know what happened. Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] How to extract php source code from joomla
On Jul 22, 2013, at 3:49 PM, elk dolk elkd...@yahoo.com wrote: Thank you for the quick response ! What I am trying to do : I have to complete two university projects for my professor ! project One : Make an online shop and must use the following components in it Shopping cart, Catalog of products, payment gateway , user login and user activity log . project Two : Implementing of a B2B sell-side portal with negotiation mechanism. As I am familiar with php and My.SQL and I have only 20 days to complete those projects ! I thought it's better to use Joomla I'll be grateful if you can give me an advice thank you Sounds more like a client than someone who teaches php. I couldn't do that from scratch in 20 days and I teach php at college level. That's more than my entire 16 weeks course of introductory php. Are you in an advanced class? tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
[PHP] strip_tags
Hi gang: I've been using $str = strip_tags($str, $allowable) as it is described via the manuals: http://php.net/manual/en/function.strip-tags.php The problem I've found is the tags br and br / are not stripped. How do you strip all tags, but leave some tags (such as b, i, and u -- I know these are depreciated, but my client wants them anyway). Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] strip_tags
On Jul 20, 2013, at 5:34 PM, Frank Arensmeier farensme...@gmail.com wrote: 20 jul 2013 kl. 18:25 skrev Tedd Sperling t...@sperling.com: Hi gang: I've been using $str = strip_tags($str, $allowable) as it is described via the manuals: http://php.net/manual/en/function.strip-tags.php The problem I've found is the tags br and br / are not stripped. How do you strip all tags, but leave some tags (such as b, i, and u -- I know these are depreciated, but my client wants them anyway). From the manual: allowable_tags You can use the optional second parameter to specify tags which should not be stripped. Note: HTML comments and PHP tags are also stripped. This is hardcoded and can not be changed with allowable_tags. Note: This parameter should not contain whitespace. strip_tags() sees a tag as a case-insensitive string between and the first whitespace or . It means that strip_tags(br/, br) returns an empty string. It's all there… ;-) Cheers, /frank Yeah, but that wasn't the problem -- it was my mistake in coding. In any event, I figured it out. tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] PHP and Powershell
To all: Sorry for top posting and sorry for sounding like the list-police, but you need to trim the excess from your post. Hitting reply without considering that other have to read through a bunch of old add-on email is not good. So, please just trim your post to what is important. Cheers, tedd On Jul 19, 2013, at 1:16 PM, Serge Fonville serge.fonvi...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you for your clarification. Have you considered placing the whole powershell -command parameter in a .ps1 script and executing that instead? The benefit would be that it is easier to read and test accordingly. HTH Kind regards/met vriendelijke groet, Serge Fonville --- BIG SNIP --- -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] pass parameter from client to server
On Jul 18, 2013, at 6:07 PM, Daniel Brown danbr...@php.net wrote: On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 6:04 PM, iccsi inu...@gmail.com wrote: I have a select control on the form and need to pass value user select to my query parameter. I just realized that user entry value is client side and query parameter is server side. Are there any way to read client parameter to pass to server? You information and help is great appreciated, Not from PHP unless you pass it via GET or POST, or as a cookie. You may want to look into JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAX for your specific needs, but that all gets beyond the scope of this list. Daniel is right. Here's my way to do what you are asking: http://php1.net/a/ajax/ Please examine the javascript that accompanies the demo. It simply sends GET values to a php script that changes the values in the GET Array without a refresh. However, I would not provide such access to a db query without a great deal of cleaning. Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] pass parameter from client to server
One additional comment. Please change the javascript onclick to onchange -- that way the demo will work for Chrome as well as other Browsers. Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
[PHP] Error checking ON
Hi gang:
Considering:
On Jul 17, 2013, at 11:41 AM, Jim Giner jim.gi...@albanyhandball.com wrote:
Since you state that you haven't made any changes to the system (in general),
I'm going to guess that you modified an 'included' file and it has an error
in it, such as an unmatched curly brace. As Dan said, turn on all error
checking and reporting and see what message you get.
This is what I do for error checking:
ini_set('error_reporting', E_ALL | E_STRICT);
ini_set('display_errors', 'On');
ini_set('log_errors', 'On');
ini_set('error_log', 'error_log');
Is this:
1. Sufficient?
2. An overkill?
3. OK?
4. OR, better served with this (and provide an example).
Cheers,
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Re: [PHP] Error checking ON
On Jul 17, 2013, at 11:55 AM, Daniel Brown danbr...@php.net wrote:
On Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 11:49 AM, Tedd Sperling t...@sperling.com wrote:
This is what I do for error checking:
ini_set('error_reporting', E_ALL | E_STRICT);
ini_set('display_errors', 'On');
ini_set('log_errors', 'On');
ini_set('error_log', 'error_log');
Is this:
1. Sufficient?
2. An overkill?
3. OK?
4. OR, better served with this (and provide an example).
That's standard practice. Sometimes, though, it isn't enough, and
we find ourselves using Derick's Xdebug, mod_top, or performing an
strace on either the execution or attached to a process. For nearly
all cases, though, that's sufficient without being overkill (except
for production cases).
Daniel:
Thanks -- I always wondered about that.
Cheers,
tedd
PS: Of course, turned OFF for production. :-)
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[PHP] htaccess
Hi gang: I have a client who has an account with GoDaddy (I know). GoDaddy says they have PHP v 5.3 installed on the client's account, but phpinfo() says different, namely it reports 5.2.17. After calling GoDaddy, they said the client has an htaccess file that makes everything 5.2 instead of 5.3. Now, I'm not an expert on these things and the reason why I am asking here, but here are the two htaccess files I find at root level: 1. Named: .htaccess.bak_hosting_company_Apache24_compatibility_fix Options +ExecCGI AddType application/x-httpd-php .php .htm .html AddHandler x-httpd-php5-cgi .php .htm .html # AddHandler php5-script .php .html # AddHandler x-httpd-php5 .php .html ErrorDocument 404 /404.html ErrorDocument 403 /403.html AND 2. Named: .htacess # The below FilesMatch stanza was added by your # hosting provider on 2013-06-27 11:05:33 # to resolve a potential Apache 2.4 # compatibility issue with your custom AddHandler(s) # for PHP. If you feel this was in error, please # contact support and we will work to resolve the # issue. Thanks! FilesMatch \.(htm|html)$ Options +ExecCGI /FilesMatch Options +ExecCGI AddType application/x-httpd-php .php .htm .html AddHandler x-httpd-php5-cgi .php .htm .html Does anyone see a problem here? OR -- a way to get PHP to version 5.3? Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] htaccess
Simon: Confirmed. Those two lines cause the problem. However, commenting out those lines causes other problems. Are there similar statements to these: AddType application/x-httpd-php .php .htm .html AddHandler x-httpd-php5-cgi .php .htm .html That will allow for their function (whatever that may be), but not reduce PHP to version 5.2.17? If these statement are for only the php interpreter to consider html prefixes, then I use the following on my main site: # handler for phpsuexec. -- this makes these prefixes considered for php FilesMatch \.(htm|html|css)$ SetHandler application/x-httpd-php /FilesMatch And it works for me without the PHP version reduction. What do you say? And thanks... Cheers, tedd On Jul 7, 2013, at 4:10 PM, Simon J Welsh si...@simon.geek.nz wrote: On 8/07/2013, at 8:06, Tedd Sperling t...@sperling.com wrote: Hi gang: I have a client who has an account with GoDaddy (I know). GoDaddy says they have PHP v 5.3 installed on the client's account, but phpinfo() says different, namely it reports 5.2.17. After calling GoDaddy, they said the client has an htaccess file that makes everything 5.2 instead of 5.3. Now, I'm not an expert on these things and the reason why I am asking here, but here are the two htaccess files I find at root level: 1. Named: .htaccess.bak_hosting_company_Apache24_compatibility_fix Options +ExecCGI AddType application/x-httpd-php .php .htm .html AddHandler x-httpd-php5-cgi .php .htm .html # AddHandler php5-script .php .html # AddHandler x-httpd-php5 .php .html ErrorDocument 404 /404.html ErrorDocument 403 /403.html AND 2. Named: .htacess # The below FilesMatch stanza was added by your # hosting provider on 2013-06-27 11:05:33 # to resolve a potential Apache 2.4 # compatibility issue with your custom AddHandler(s) # for PHP. If you feel this was in error, please # contact support and we will work to resolve the # issue. Thanks! FilesMatch \.(htm|html)$ Options +ExecCGI /FilesMatch Options +ExecCGI AddType application/x-httpd-php .php .htm .html AddHandler x-httpd-php5-cgi .php .htm .html Does anyone see a problem here? OR -- a way to get PHP to version 5.3? Cheers, tedd I don’t use GoDaddy, so this may not be entirely accurate. I’m guessing that it’s these two lines in .htaccess: AddType application/x-httpd-php .php .htm .html AddHandler x-httpd-php5-cgi .php .htm .html They’re changing the handler from PHP files from the default ones to x-httpd-php5-cgi, which would cause PHP 5.2 to be used instead. Try commenting out these two lines. --- Simon Welsh Admin of http://simon.geek.nz/ -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Can this work?
On Jul 5, 2013, at 9:56 AM, Karl-Arne Gjersøyen karlar...@gmail.com wrote: The lists look like this: form action=index.php view-source:http://localhost/%7Ekarl/kasen/io/kp/index.php method=postselect name=valgt_dynamit_polse_1-25kgoption value=1-25 selected=selected1-25/optionoption value=11/optionoption value=22/optionoption Review this: http://sperling.com/php/select/ Also, omit 'multiple' in the select statement. Other than that, the demo shows how to gather the information you want. Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Reseting the auto-increment number in a MySQL database.
On Jun 27, 2013, at 8:47 PM, Paul M Foster pa...@quillandmouse.com wrote: On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 11:47:28PM +0200, adriano wrote: holes in sequence of auto increment happen using transaction for insert new record but you don't commit transaction itself it seems that the autoincrement is incremented anyway at least this is my case. I think what Tedd was referring to was something else. The hole was quite large. I've seen this behavior myself, in PostgreSQL. From one transaction to the next, there were over 10,000 skipped numbers, and only me and my wife on the system. Some sort of bug, like a spinlock that wasn't interrupted the way it should have been. I remember the system taking forever to calm down before it gave the next transaction a number way forward of the last one. I waited in front of my browser for quite some time. But I couldn't explain why. Paul Yes, it was something like what Paul said -- it was not a transaction skip. I don't know what to think about it -- no explanation. But, the problem suddenly vanished -- very strange. Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
[PHP] Reseting the auto-increment number in a MySQL database.
Hi gang: I have a client where their next auto-increment number just jumped from 2300 to 10 for reasons not understood. They want it set back. Options such as dropping the primary key and rebuilding the index is NOT possible -- this is a relational table thing. So, is there a way (programmatically) to set the next number in an auto-increment? Something like: alter table abc auto_increment = 2301; Any ideas of why this happened? Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Reseting the auto-increment number in a MySQL database.
On Jun 26, 2013, at 1:13 PM, Stuart Dallas stu...@3ft9.com wrote: On Wednesday, 26 June 2013 at 18:07, Tedd Sperling wrote: Hi gang: I have a client where their next auto-increment number just jumped from 2300 to 10 for reasons not understood. They want it set back. Options such as dropping the primary key and rebuilding the index is NOT possible -- this is a relational table thing. So, is there a way (programmatically) to set the next number in an auto-increment? Something like: alter table abc auto_increment = 2301; ALTER TABLE tbl AUTO_INCREMENT = 2301; -Stuart Thanks -- I needed confirmation on that. It is something that i don't want to do. Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
[PHP] Last Record INSERT
Hi gang: What's the most-current way to get the ID of the last recorded inserted in a database? Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Reseting the auto-increment number in a MySQL database.
On Jun 26, 2013, at 1:32 PM, Jim Giner jim.gi...@albanyhandball.com wrote: But more importantly - don't you need to figure out why it happened?? As well as correcting any inserts with the bogus id? Yes, I would like to know -- I'm open for suggestions. Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Last Record INSERT
Gang: Let me add, currently I am inserting an email address into a database. To find which record was created, I ask for the record number (ID) back. I am asking simply because mysql_insert_id() is deprecated. Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Last Record INSERT
On Jun 26, 2013, at 1:56 PM, Stuart Dallas stu...@3ft9.com wrote: On Wednesday, 26 June 2013 at 18:39, Tedd Sperling wrote: Let me add, currently I am inserting an email address into a database. To find which record was created, I ask for the record number (ID) back. I am asking simply because mysql_insert_id() is deprecated. Now you tell me. :-) I learn something new every day of my life... and I'm getting damned tried of it. Back to the books. Thanks. Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Last Record INSERT
On Jun 26, 2013, at 2:10 PM, Dan Munro d...@danmunro.com wrote: Learning something new everyday is one of the joys of this profession. If you learn two new things, consider yourself lucky :) What if it's the same two things? New just means I didn't remember it. Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Reseting the auto-increment number in a MySQL database.
On Jun 26, 2013, at 3:23 PM, Matijn Woudt tijn...@gmail.com wrote: What storage engine are you using? InnoDB is known for it's auto increment holes, but I didn't expect the holes to be that big. I have no idea. It's not my database. It's Constant Contact's -- I just put stuff in it as per client's needs. However, all of a sudden, it's been fixed -- everything is back to normal -- very strange. Thanks to everyone. Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
[PHP] A Strange Problem
Hi gang:
I have a very strange problem.
I can use this statement in one folder:
$fcontents = file('docs/admin-email.txt');
But in a different folder with an exact path having 'docs/admin-email.txt', I
get:
Warning: file(/docs/admin-email.txt) [function.file]: failed to open stream: No
such file or directory in cut on line 83
This has got me really puzzled.
I have confirmed these are the exact same folders and files, except only in two
different places on the server. Both are one level down from root.
Any ideas as to what is going on?
Cheers,
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Re: [PHP] A Strange Problem
Matijin:
My mistake in posting -- I have tried it several different ways including
absolute.
Nothing works.
Cheers,
tedd
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On Jun 20, 2013, at 1:43 PM, Matijn Woudt tijn...@gmail.com wrote:
On Thu, Jun 20, 2013 at 7:39 PM, Tedd Sperling t...@sperling.com wrote:
Hi gang:
I have a very strange problem.
I can use this statement in one folder:
$fcontents = file('docs/admin-email.txt');
But in a different folder with an exact path having 'docs/admin-email.txt', I
get:
Warning: file(/docs/admin-email.txt) [function.file]: failed to open stream:
No such file or directory in cut on line 83
Are you sure it is the same string? It looks like this one has an extra '/'
at the beginning?
This has got me really puzzled.
I have confirmed these are the exact same folders and files, except only in
two different places on the server. Both are one level down from root.
Any ideas as to what is going on?
Cheers,
tedd
Else it could be permission item, I think the user executing the PHP script
(www-user or such for apache), needs to have execute rights on all
directories up to the file, to be able to read the file listing.
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Re: [PHP] A Strange Problem
On Jun 20, 2013, at 1:44 PM, Bastien phps...@gmail.com wrote: It sounds like a current working directory issue. Try running a getcwd() in both places to see how they are set Bastien I think you have something, here's the reports: Works: /home/content/64/cut/html/sdi/tedd/php-mail Does NOT work: /home/content/64/cut/html/sdi The one that does not work should be: /home/content/64/cut/html/sdi/includes/ How do I fix it? Cheers, tedd PS: All cut's were identical. _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] A Strange Problem
Bastien: You were right on - by changing the directory to what I needed, everything works. My follow-up question is Why? I have *never* had to specifically tell any script to chdir() -- why with that one? Cheers and Thanks! tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] A Strange Problem
Daniel:
I placed it at root and it reports:
/home/content/64/cut/html/sdi
That's the same path that had problems.
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On Jun 20, 2013, at 2:22 PM, Daniel Brown danbr...@php.net wrote:
On Thu, Jun 20, 2013 at 2:14 PM, Tedd Sperling tedd.sperl...@gmail.com
wrote:
Bastien:
You were right on - by changing the directory to what I needed, everything
works.
My follow-up question is Why?
I have *never* had to specifically tell any script to chdir() -- why with
that one?
Sounds like either a chroot or virtual environment (such as,
execution of the script in a separate directory) issue. Check the
output of this:
?php
if (phpversion() = 5.3) {
echo __DIR__.PHP_EOL;
} else {
echo getcwd().PHP_EOL;
}
?
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Re: [PHP] A Strange Problem
On Jun 20, 2013, at 7:12 PM, Stuart Dallas stu...@3ft9.com wrote: Whatever the reason for this, I'd recommend you always specify a path relative to the current script. In PHP 5.3+: $fcontents = file(__DIR__.'/docs/admin-email.txt'); Prior to 5.3: $fcontents = file(dirname(__FILE__).'/docs/admin-email.txt'); -Stuart -Stuart: Thats' an excellent idea -- I will do that. I just don't know why after so many years this problem came up -- I never experienced it before -- AND when I am really up against it. Maybe someone smarter than me (open to many) will explain why it happened. Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
[PHP] LightBox click detection
Hi gang: It's Friday so I am allowed to ask odd questions. Here's the problem -- I need to count the number of times a user activates a LightBox -- how do you do that? Here's a LightBox Example: http://www.webbytedd.com/c2/lightbox/ All the javascript is there (jQuery et al). Ideally, I would like to have a php/javascript combination that would: 1. Detect when a user clicked the LightBox; 2. Pass that value to PHP so I can keep count. Any ideas? Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
[PHP] htaccess to make html act as php suffixed files
Hi gang: To get html pages to use php scripts, I've used: RewriteEngine on # handler for phpsuexec. -- this makes these prefixes considered for php FilesMatch \.(htm|html)$ SetHandler application/x-httpd-php /FilesMatch In a .htaccess file. However, it works on one site, but not on another -- any ideas as to why? Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Using Table prefixes
On Jun 8, 2013, at 4:17 PM, Julian Wanke jswp...@gmx.at wrote: A database for each client? Isn't that over-powered? If you have 1000 clients, you would loose the overview over your databases... What -- people have more than one client?!? My thoughts: A client is like a girlfriend -- if you have too many, things can get real ugly, real fast. If you have over 10 clients (let alone 1000), then you're probably overworked and not doing your best for each. My advise -- raise your rates until you narrow those clients down to a manageable size. Both you and your clients will be happier. At least, that's been my experience -- YMMV. Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Using Table prefixes
Hi: I am sure they do not turn over a 1000 clients to a single person. Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com On Jun 10, 2013, at 2:11 PM, Julian Wanke jswp...@gmx.at wrote: Tell this the facebook, google or nsa data team ^^ Am 10.06.2013, 16:15 Uhr, schrieb Tedd Sperling tedd.sperl...@gmail.com: On Jun 8, 2013, at 4:17 PM, Julian Wanke jswp...@gmx.at wrote: A database for each client? Isn't that over-powered? If you have 1000 clients, you would loose the overview over your databases... What -- people have more than one client?!? My thoughts: A client is like a girlfriend -- if you have too many, things can get real ugly, real fast. If you have over 10 clients (let alone 1000), then you're probably overworked and not doing your best for each. My advise -- raise your rates until you narrow those clients down to a manageable size. Both you and your clients will be happier. At least, that's been my experience -- YMMV. Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Using Table prefixes
On Jun 8, 2013, at 3:00 PM, Ashley Sheridan a...@ashleysheridan.co.uk wrote: dealTek deal...@gmail.com wrote: I can see the basic need for a table prefix in a case where you may use one mysql database for several projects at once so as to distinguish tables per project like... -snip- however I was told a long time ago to use a prefix tbl_ like tbl_Mytable but I don't really see much need for this by itself ... Am I missing something? I think that's a pattern that people use to distinguish their tables from views, etc, but personally I find it a little pointless. It doesn't really help in any way, and just means more typing. Using a prefix for a set of tables in one db where you might have several things using the db (i.e. some hosting limits the databases you can have) makes sense, and especially so if you name it sensibly as in your first example. Thanks, Ash I agree, but more than that I also set up databases specifically for clients such that all the tables in them are related to the client and not each other, such as: client1_db contacts invoices etc and client2_db contacts invoices etc As such, the tbl_ prefix is not needed. Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] limit access to php page
On May 29, 2013, at 11:05 PM, Paul M Foster pa...@quillandmouse.com wrote: http://sperling.com/php/authorization/log-on.php I realize this is example code. My question is, in a real application where that $_SESSION['auth'] token would be used subsequently to gain entry to other pages, what would you use instead of the simple TRUE/FALSE value? It seems that someone (with far more knowledge of hacking than I have) could rather easily hack the session value to change its value. But then again, I pretty much suck when it comes to working out how you'd hack (crack) things. Paul Paul: While the above link may be example code, it is still sound for production. Keep in mind that everything in security comes down to a true/false condition. Do you let the person in or not! Certainly there are attacks on session ids and one must deal with that. But that's the level of security we have today. I could go through all the things you need to consider in protecting your session id (e.g., not accessing your bank accounts while having coffee at StartBucks) but that would defeat the purpose of attending one of my classes on the subject. :-) If you are very concerned about security, then jump to a https protocol for those transactions; change session ids frequently; monitor the user's local environmental changes; time the session, and do a bunch of other stuff that will make it more and more difficult for your user to use your service. But for *most things* using a session id will keep things relatively safe. Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] REQUEST
On May 29, 2013, at 2:56 PM, Stuart Dallas stu...@3ft9.com wrote: Anyone who calls themselves a hacker in a public place such as this does so with absolutely no clue what they're talking about, and that's without getting in to the hacker vs. cracker debate. However, regardless of that I tend not to judge people by the labels they give themselves, they're rarely accurate, especially when they think they're the last and/or best of their kind! -Stuart I called myself a Fracker once, but that was when I worked in the oil industry. Cheers, tedd PS: I think it probably best not to rise to the bait from people who forgot to turn off their cap's key. _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] need some regex help to strip out // comments but not http:// urls
On May 29, 2013, at 5:53 PM, Ashley Sheridan a...@ashleysheridan.co.uk wrote: Sometimes when all you know is regex, everything looks like a nail... Thanks, Ash There are people who *know* regrex? Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] limit access to php page
On May 29, 2013, at 7:11 PM, Tim Dunphy bluethu...@gmail.com wrote: Hello list, I've created an authentication page (index.php) that logs into an LDAP server, then points you to a second page that some folks are intended to use to request apache redirects from the sysadmin group (redirect.php). Everything works great so far, except if you pop the full URL of redirect.php into your browser you can hit the page regardless of the login process on index.php. How can I limit redirect.php so that it can only be reached once you login via the index page? Thank you! Tim -- GPG me!! Try this: http://sperling.com/php/authorization/log-on.php Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Random
On May 23, 2013, at 4:54 PM, Daniel Brown danbr...@php.net wrote: On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 4:51 PM, Last Hacker Always onpoint lasthack...@gmail.com wrote: Hey I need code for random number 1-30 for my site. You need to know that you've been removed from the list (but you'd still have to be subscribed to be able to read this). :-) _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] How do I remove a string from another string in a fuzzy way?
On May 20, 2013, at 10:17 PM, Daevid Vincent dae...@daevid.com wrote: Initially I was thinking that somehow I could use a simple regex on the needle and haystacks to strip out all white space and str_ireplace() them that way, but then I don't have a way to put the whitespace back that I can see. Daevid: Go ahead and strip out the whitespace, but replace it with a delimiter string that is unique and then don't consider that delimiter when comparing strings to strings. Afterwards, if you want to keep the string (instead of deleting it), then reverse the process adding back in the whitespace and removing the delimiter. Also, you may want to look into using array_unique() for comparing groupings of several strings (i.e., paragraphs) to other groupings. It works pretty slick for me. Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
[PHP] Symfony?
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Re: [PHP] A Good OOP Tutorial/Read?
On May 19, 2013, at 5:19 AM, mrfroasty mrfroa...@gmail.com wrote: On 05/16/2013 11:28 PM, Tedd Sperling wrote: So, if you find a good reference, please let me know. In my point of view, Interfaces and Abstracts are completely different stuffs not related at all.Interface is a kind of a way of defining how all objects should behave or written by developers (one has used a word contract or agreement). For instance we are writting this huge application where hundreds of developers are going to work together.We make an agreement all objects in this application should provide a function for someone debug to see all the contents or data in that object and call this method $this-debug(); In order to guarantee that developers will have to obey this agreement, the only way is to throw some bunch of exception when they do not.This can be defined in an interface.Where everyone implimenting this interface (creating objects) must have a function called debug(). I understand all of that -- but that's not the question I am asking. Certainly, I can create an interface and if anyone wants to implement the interface, then they are forced to flesh-out the methods it contains. I understand that -- it's a contract. But the other side of the argument is why would anyone want to do that other than to meet a design criteria? It is very easy to understand double inheritance -- it is simply where a child can inherit methods from both parents. But in languages that do not support double inheritance, an Interface is offered as a solution -- and therein is my question. So, in that regard how does an Interface provide methods to classes that implement the Interface? Just show me a *simple* example (either php or Java will do). Cheers, tedd PS: There have been people who have provided Interface examples, but none have demonstrated quasi-double inheritance. _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] A Good OOP Tutorial/Read?
To all: Thanks to Stuart, I finally got it. The concept of Interface is a bit difficult to explain, but his excellent console made the concept clear. Many thanks to all for their efforts to educate me. Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] A Good OOP Tutorial/Read?
Nick:
I thank you for your addition, but what you provided did nothing to explain the
difference between abstract and interface.
In your example:
An abstract Shape with Circle and Square inheriting.
OR
An interface Shape with Circle and Square implementing.
Does exactly the same thing -- so where's the difference?
Also, your:
Please make an effort to understand polymorphic concepts of OOP as
they are rudimentary. Without that one will never grasp OO Patterns
(Gang of Four).
Was more insulting than helpful. Polymorphism was not the question asked.
Clearly the getArea() method is polymorphic and overridden in both Circle and
Shape classes and also in BOTH abstract and interface examples.
Additionally, I'm not sure what:
(int double side)
means.
Cheers,
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On May 16, 2013, at 8:47 PM, Nick Khamis sym...@gmail.com wrote:
interface Shape {
public double getArea();
}
class Circle implements Shape {
double radius;
public Circle(int double radius) {
this.radius = radius;
}
public double getArea() {
return (radius * radius * 3.1415);
}
}
class Square implements Shape {
double side;
public Square(int double side) {
this.side = side;
}
double getArea() {
return (side * side);
}
}
Please make an effort to understand polymorphic concepts of OOP as
they are rudimentary. Without that one will never grasp OO Patterns
(Gang of Four).
Ninus.
On 5/16/13, Tedd Sperling tedd.sperl...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks to both Bastien and Sebastian:
While I understand that an interface is like an abstract Class, in that you
don't have to flesh-out your methods, but rather where you define exactly
how Classes who implement that interface will be required to flesh-out those
methods. But so what? What's the point?
Without giving me complicated examples, just give me one simple example that
illustrates the advantage of using an interface over writing a new Class
where you flesh-out whatever methods you want. After all, an interface
requires the same thing, does it not?
As such, I just don't see the advantage interfaces bring.
Cheers,
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Re: [PHP] A Good OOP Tutorial/Read?
Stuart: You said: An interface does what it says on the tin: it describes an interface that a class can then tell the world it implements. An abstract class provides functionality as well as an interface description. An abstract class cannot be instantiated, it can only be extended. The logging example given by someone earlier in this thread is the most common example given for interfaces. This is where the interface is defined as an API for others to implement and/or use which then enables users to pick and choose the combination of implementations they want to use based on their requirements without needing to change any of the code of either class. I understand the stated differences between abstract and interface. I can cite what the differences are, but I don't see the practical application differences. To me there is no difference between an abstract class (without method declarations) and an interface. However, I view an interface as a statement (a contract) where IF you want someone to use your code you outline the methods you require them to flesh-out in their code -- but I would like to see a simple example of that. I vaguely get the logging example given by Larry, but I'm not good at abstract thinking -- I need a concrete simple example. I tried to create a demo where I had a Toaster Class that contained breadNumber() and toastSetting() methods and then created an interface so my students could use the Toaster, but it didn't really hold up as well as I wanted. So, can anyone give me a simple example where an interface is used so I can easily explain why they are important? Thanks, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] A Good OOP Tutorial/Read?
-Dan: I teach this stuff and still don't fully understand the why/when for interfaces. Even the guru's I talk with can't give me a good explanation as to what the advantages are in using them. I've done a lot of experimenting and can't see any advantage for them other than grouping different classes together and creating a new data-tytpe. Other than that, from my perspective interfaces are mythicode. So, if you find a good reference, please let me know. Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com On May 16, 2013, at 11:11 AM, Dan Joseph dmjos...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks! This looks like a good start. Covers some things I have questions on. I like his approach. Now I just need something advanced to continue on after this. I'd like to learn more about extending, interfaces, abstracts, and why/when they should be used. Appreciate it! -Dan On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 11:01 AM, Francisco C Soares dotjun...@gmail.comwrote: On 05/16/2013 11:55 AM, Dan Joseph wrote: Hey Folks, I'm looking to refine my PHP 5 OOP skills. I know the basics, understand patterns, but have clearly missed a few things along the way. Do any of you have some real good PHP 5 OOP tutorials/reads bookmarked you could share? Something other than php.net/oop5. Try, Tente, http://www.killerphp.com/tutorials/object-oriented-php/ Success! Sucesso! ___ Francisco C Soares ( *Junior* ) 403790c89847cdbe5a262146de8fb93139c4 BLOG dotjunior.blogspot.com -- -Dan Joseph http://www.danjoseph.me http://www.dansrollingbbq.com http://www.youtube.com/DansRollingBBQ -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] A Good OOP Tutorial/Read?
Thanks to both Bastien and Sebastian: While I understand that an interface is like an abstract Class, in that you don't have to flesh-out your methods, but rather where you define exactly how Classes who implement that interface will be required to flesh-out those methods. But so what? What's the point? Without giving me complicated examples, just give me one simple example that illustrates the advantage of using an interface over writing a new Class where you flesh-out whatever methods you want. After all, an interface requires the same thing, does it not? As such, I just don't see the advantage interfaces bring. Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP]
On May 8, 2013, at 12:50 PM, Daniel Brown danbr...@php.net wrote: If you're going to send hack attempts, at least adjust your clock so that it doesn't look like it took almost a month for your SPAM to get here. We're not the Pony Express. (And, no, PHP doesn't stand for Produced by Horses Ponies.) On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 11:43 AM, Paul Novitski p...@juniperwebcraft.com wrote: http://www.shinwa-kensetsu.sakura.ne.jp/bth7rz.php I'm not sure what's going on with Paul's account -- he doesn't normally do stuff like that. I even bought his book. Cheers, tedd PS: PHP + Produced by Horses Ponies. ? You got too much time on your hands Daniel. As for me, I just wasted 20+ hours on a clueless client. It would be nice if people kept their word. _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] generate onfly PDF
On May 4, 2013, at 5:00 PM, Ashley Sheridan a...@ashleysheridan.co.uk wrote: Rafnews raf.n...@gmail.com wrote: Is there a solution to generate onfly PDF from HTML page, and from data user typed in form (let's say like a template) without using PECL ? i read that is hosting does not allow such extension, we can not generate PDF, so i would rather get a solution without such library. Moreover i'm searching a solution free and that i can supply with my web components. I created a component that should be able to generate PDF files quite often as service for user. Have a look at fpdf, its a class that doesn't need any special server-side support. Its basic, but is pretty good. Thanks, Ash Ash is right, here's an example I provide my students: http://rebel.lcc.edu/sperlt/citw185/examples/pdf/ Everything is there. Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] mysql_connect noob question
On Apr 21, 2013, at 3:33 PM, Glob Design Info i...@globdesign.com wrote: What question did I not answer? That proves that you're not listening -- you are total waste of time for anyone trying to help. Welcome to my ignore file. tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] mysql_connect noob question
On Apr 21, 2013, at 9:32 AM, Stuart Dallas stu...@3ft9.com wrote: However, a more important question for me is why you are doing this. You say you are aware of the security implications, and that you'll deal with that later, but I question how you're going to deal with it. What exactly are you developing that requires DB credentials to come from a form on a web page? -Stuart You and I are asking the same question, but I am afraid the poster is not listening. Instead, he is pursuing a course of action that simply repeats his problem. His focus is on a specific tree instead of the forest. He doesn't want to widen his view. Until the poster answers our question, I'm afraid our recommendations will fall on deaf ears. Some days you can help and some days you can't. Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] mysql_connect noob question
On Apr 19, 2013, at 4:43 PM, Glob Design Info i...@globdesign.com wrote: I know this has probably been answered already. When I pass a user name and password from a form to my PHP script and then pass those to mysql_connect it doesn't connect. When I paste those exact same values into mysql_connect as string literals it works. Can anyone tell me why this happens? I know the strings are identical to the literals I try in a test but they don't work when submitted via form. $form_user = $_POST[ 'user' ]; $form_pass = $_POST[ 'password' ]; # Connect to remote DB $LINK = mysql_connect( $host, $form_user, $form_pass ); And yes, my $host param is correct. Thanks, Why are you allowing anyone to connect to your database from a form? Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] mysql_connect noob question
On Apr 20, 2013, at 11:44 AM, Stuart Dallas stu...@3ft9.com wrote: On 20 Apr 2013, at 16:25, Jim Giner jim.gi...@albanyhandball.com wrote: Why are you allowing anyone to connect to your database from a form? A little OT, but... What do you mean by this question? How do you check someone's credentials if not by connecting to a db to verify the login? Cause I'm doing the same kind of thing all over the place. With good practices on validation and such before doing my query of course. I'm pretty sure that's not what tedd meant. The code is logging in to the database server using the username and password from the form. There are very few legitimate reasons to be doing this, so the question is well worth asking. -Stuart Stuart is exactly right. If you are checking someone's credentials to access your site, such as a user, then giving them the keys to the kingdom is a bit of an overkill. My advice, set up user_id and password fields in a user table for users you want to access some portion of your site, here's the code to do that: http://sperling.com/php/authorization/log-on.php Where I have said // define your user id here is the place to actually open your database and access your user table to gather the correct user_id and password. I also suggest that when you open the database you only use literals from a config.php file ($dbhost,$dbuser,$dbpass) for accessing the actual database and then check the user_id and password before giving them authorization to private areas. Keep the private stuff private! Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] webform spam prevention
On Apr 4, 2013, at 5:02 AM, Ashley Sheridan a...@ashleysheridan.co.uk wrote: or you can't see at all) then you have to fall back to the audio replacement offered by the captcha. I've tried listening to some, and they are awful. Thanks, Ash Ash: How about the second one down? Can you hear this one clear enough? I like the circle one. I can place the circle anywhere on the page and ask the user to click it, but you have to be able to see it. The third one is simple enough. The forth one is bot proof, but a bit difficult for some to figure out and for the blind to see. Cheers, tedd _ tedd.sperl...@gmail.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Testing
On Mar 8, 2013, at 1:20 PM, Dustin L dustinlob...@gmail.com wrote: This is my first time using a list. Can anyone confirm I'm doing this correctly? Thanks, Dustin L. Oh, now you did it! There will be dogs and cats in the streets. Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Open form in new window
On Mar 5, 2013, at 10:12 PM, Jim Giner jim.gi...@albanyhandball.com wrote On 3/5/2013 7:32 PM, Tedd Sperling wrote: On Mar 4, 2013, at 12:54 PM, John Taylor-Johnston john.taylor-johns...@cegepsherbrooke.qc.ca wrote: If you want to open a new page in response to a submit button press (using PHP) you may be out of luck. I don't know of a way to do it without involving another language. Opening a different page in the *same* window, yes. Otherwise, no. But watch the other replies. Maybe someone knows something I don't. Paul Nope. Out of luck. You mean opening a new page while keeping the current page open? Because clicking a form submit *can* open a new page as per the form's action= attribute. If you want the current page to remain open while another page opens, then you'll need a javascript routine to do it. Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com No - you meant to say per the form's TARGET attribute No, I meant to say exactly what I said, namely ACTION. The Target attribute deals with frames -- I have not done frames since 1995. For a more in-depth Target explanation, please review: http://www.htmlcodetutorial.com/forms/_FORM_TARGET.html However, I do not think that is what is being discussed here -- at least it is not what I was talking about. Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Open form in new window
On Mar 4, 2013, at 3:17 PM, Paul M Foster pa...@quillandmouse.com wrote:
On Mon, Mar 04, 2013 at 05:39:00PM +, Tim Streater wrote:
On 04 Mar 2013 at 17:10, John Taylor-Johnston
john.taylor-johns...@cegepsherbrooke.qc.ca wrote:
button type=button onclick=OpenWindow()Submit/button will not
submit the form contents.
Nothing to stop your OpenWindow() function doing a submit as in:
button type=button onclick=OpenWindow(this.form)Submit/button
function OpenWindow (formPtr)
{
// Some actions
formPtr.submit ();
}
Personally I never submit forms. I use ajax to communicate with PHP
scripts and do something with the data that is returned by the script.
You can see a simple example at http://www.clothears.org.uk
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Cheers -- Tim
I'm trying to figure out where the net gain in that is. The PHP file
being called via AJAX is doing its processing on the server either way.
So it appears the only difference is an asynchronous Javascript/AJAX
call or a synchronous PHP call (on a standard PHP form submission). What
am I missing?
Paul
Yes, I agree with Paul -- how about an example?
That way we can see what you are trying to do.
You see, I use ajax all the time to send all sorts of things to the server
without refresh, but I am at a lost to figure out what you are doing.
Cheers,
tedd
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Re: [PHP] PHP Web Developer Opportunity
On Mar 4, 2013, at 3:10 PM, Allison Garcia agar...@smallworldlabs.com wrote: *SMALL WORLD LABS is looking for a PHP WEB DEVELOPER * Small World Labs is looking for a PHP Web Developer to be a part of our team. The position is focused on managing, supporting and expanding the Small World Labs social collaboration and online community platform. This role will interface with the product, support, professional services and client teams to provide technical guidance and drive future platform expansion. You will be responsible for both front back-end development for the Small World Labs platform. We are looking for an intelligent, fast learner who can thrive in a high energy environment. Strong knowledge of PHP and the ability to work in a dynamic team are required. *Technical Background:* - PHP (the primary development language) - CSS, MYSQL, DHTML, Javascript, JQuery, AJAX - Web Services using SOAP or RESTful API - Mobile development - Understanding of version control systems - Familiarity with Linux or another UNIX OS is preferred *Required Experience:* - At least 3 years successful technical development experience - Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment - Ability to take ownership over development projects - Knowledge of online social and professional networks and developer interfaces - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal - Experience with requirements gathering *Education:* - Bachelors or graduate degree *Location:* - Austin, Texas Interested parties, please email your resume with the subject line PHP Web Developer to j...@smallworldlabs.com. *About Small World Labs* Small World Labs is an experienced provider of an online community and social collaboration platform that enables organizations to connect with their constituents in new ways. We help non-profit organizations understand how to engage with their members to drive loyalty, create opportunities, ignite conversations, distribute knowledge, and share experiences. What are you offering? Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Open form in new window
On Mar 4, 2013, at 12:54 PM, John Taylor-Johnston john.taylor-johns...@cegepsherbrooke.qc.ca wrote: If you want to open a new page in response to a submit button press (using PHP) you may be out of luck. I don't know of a way to do it without involving another language. Opening a different page in the *same* window, yes. Otherwise, no. But watch the other replies. Maybe someone knows something I don't. Paul Nope. Out of luck. You mean opening a new page while keeping the current page open? Because clicking a form submit *can* open a new page as per the form's action= attribute. If you want the current page to remain open while another page opens, then you'll need a javascript routine to do it. Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] PHP Web Developer Opportunity
On Mar 5, 2013, at 7:18 PM, Matijn Woudt tijn...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 1:16 AM, Tedd Sperling t...@sperling.com wrote: On Mar 4, 2013, at 3:10 PM, Allison Garcia agar...@smallworldlabs.com wrote: -snip- What are you offering? $2/hr. Oh, It's not Friday.. Is it more on Friday? Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Introduction ... !
On Mar 2, 2013, at 11:25 AM, Jay Blanchard jay.blanch...@sigmaphinothing.org wrote: No - Tedd is old. The rest of us are just Spring chickens. Hey, let's watch that... a, what? What the hell was I saying??? Awww .. forget it. Did I tell you about when I programed with rocks? That was before someone invented the absence of rock (a really abstract idea) and then things got mondo weird. We were finally able to build things that didn't always look like pyramids. You see, we had been stuck in Oh Oh Pyramids days, which we called OOP. The more things change... Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Introduction ... !
On Mar 2, 2013, at 11:26 AM, Stuart Dallas stu...@3ft9.com wrote: On 2 Mar 2013, at 16:25, Jay Blanchard jay.blanch...@sigmaphinothing.org wrote: No - Tedd is old. The rest of us are just Spring chickens. Speak for yourself, I'm an autumn turkey! -Stuart What's this autumn nonsense? tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Introduction ... !
On Mar 2, 2013, at 2:20 PM, tamouse mailing lists tamouse.li...@gmail.com wrote: See, you can't really call yourself old until that's pooping and cramping... That reminds me -- a couple of my older friends and I were discussing getting old. One friend said At 8:00 am I have a terrible time taking a poop. My other friend said -- At 8:00 am my problem is taking a piss. I replied -- At 8:00 am I crap like a goose and piss like a race hoarse. Both friends said: That doesn't sound bad -- what's the problem? I told them Yeah, but I wake up at 9:00 am. Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Finding an Address
On Feb 28, 2013, at 12:36 PM, Floyd Resler fres...@adex-intl.com wrote: I have a project where my client would like to find the nearest street address from where he current is. Getting the longitude and latitude is easy enough but I'm having a hard time finding out how to get the nearest house. I have found a lot of solutions for addresses maintained in a database but these addresses won't be in a database. I thought about just querying Google for each longitude and latitude within in a small circle but my math skills are nowhere near good enough to accomplish that. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks! Floyd What about using zip codes? Like so: http://php1.net/a/zipcode/ Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] if (empty versus if (isset
On Feb 20, 2013, at 9:10 AM, Jim Giner jim.gi...@albanyhandball.com wrote: Basically it tells a savvy programmer whether or not his logic has caused the var in question to exist. Many times it is important simply to know that, not what the var contains, which can lead to an error in processing. The isset() will tell you that yes, I have this variable, letting you then correctly interpret the contents. If a $_POST var is not set (meaning the user made no input to it), the use of empty() will insist on telling you that the var is empty even tho it really was not provided by the user (assuming that you don't get an error msg for having an invalid index in the POST array). They seem to be needlessly redundant, but in fact do provide knowledge for those seeking it. That's one of the reason why I recommend using a Ternary Operator to check the POST array, such as: $submit = isset($_POST['submit']) ? $_POST['submit'] : null; That way, you never encounter an error looking for something that is not there. Cheers, tedd t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] phpinfo()
On Feb 19, 2013, at 7:57 PM, John Taylor-Johnston john.taylor-johns...@cegepsherbrooke.qc.ca wrote: I cannot find button2 in phpinfo() when I click it. I was hoping to find a $_POST[button2] value. What am I doing wrong? input type=button name=button2 id=button2 value=Print Mode onclick=formSubmit() I really wanted to use a button to pass a different condition than a input type=submit Lot's of different ways to pass values via forms. Try using : input type=hidden name=button2 value=2 Then check the button2 value via a: $button2 = isset($_POST['button2']) ? $_POST['button2'] : null; That's one way -- there are many more. Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] parsing select multiple=multiple
On Feb 18, 2013, at 7:54 PM, John Taylor-Johnston john.taylor-johns...@cegepsherbrooke.qc.ca wrote: I am capable with select name=DPRpriority. (I suppose I did it correctly? :p ) But I haven't the first clue how to parse a select multiple and multiply select name=DPRtype. Would anyone give me a couple of clues please? :) Thanks, John John: A clue? How about an example? See here: http://sperling.com/php/select/index.php Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] phpinfo()
On Feb 20, 2013, at 2:31 PM, Stuart Dallas stu...@3ft9.com wrote: You were given the answer, did you not try it? Starting with the code in your original post: 1) Change the type to submit. 2) Remove the onclick. 3) Job done! -Stuart Sometimes you just can't help. Sent from my leaf blower :-) Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Affordable low-fee e-commerce - DIY?
On Feb 18, 2013, at 1:26 PM, George Langley george.lang...@shaw.ca wrote: Hi all. Am wanting to build a site where people can donate $1.00 but is not for charity or other non-profit per se. So if I use PayPal, with their 2.9% + .30 per transaction fee, that equals .33 cents for each dollar - that's a full third of the amount the people would be giving. Credit cards appear to be similar, with some percantage and about .22 cents per transactions. Am wondering what other options I'm missing, that won't take such a chunk out of the low price? Is it easy enough to code to some other API for free (or at least cheaper)? Thanks. George Langley Interactive Developer I don't have any problems with people paying me via PayPal -- PayPal provides a service and they deserve a piece of the action. In fact, I never have problems with people donating $5 to my cause (me) via my site -- and it happens. For example, I had one guy donate $100. I'm waiting for someone to better that. :-) Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Is header() malfunction due to PHP5.3.3 - 5.4.11 transition?
On Feb 9, 2013, at 2:00 PM, Jonathan Eagle jeo...@attglobal.net wrote: I'm having a problem with a very straightforward routine; Jonathan: No offense to your routine, but you may want to review this: http://sperling.com/php/authorization/log-on.php If anyone finds an error, please post. Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
[PHP] Strip emails from a document
Hi gang: I thought I had a function to strip emails from a document, but I can't find it. So, before I start writing a common script, do any of you have a simple script to do this? Here's an example of the problem: Before: Will Alex ale...@cit.msu.edu;Moita Zact za...@cit.msu.edu;Bob Arms ar...@cit.msu.edu;Meia Terms term...@cit.msu.edu; After: ale...@cit.msu.edu za...@cit.msu.edu ar...@cit.msu.edu term...@cit.msu.edu Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Strip emails from a document
On Jan 26, 2013, at 12:20 PM, Daniel Brown danbr...@php.net wrote:
It's imperfect, but will work for the majority of emails:
?php
function scrape_emails($input) {
preg_match_all(/\b([a-z0-9%\._\+\-]+@[a-z0-9-\.]+\.[a-z]{2,6})\b/Ui,$input,$matches);
return $matches;
}
?
It works imperfectly enough for me. :-)
Here's the result:
http://www.webbytedd.com/aa/strip-email/index.php
Thanks to all.
Cheers,
tedd
PS: Yes, 'extract is what I meant and more correct than 'strip' as I said.
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Re: [PHP] Strip emails from a document
On Jan 26, 2013, at 12:48 PM, shiplu shiplu@gmail.com wrote: What is your input? Check my first email in this thread. Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Pear Page2
On Jan 5, 2013, at 4:24 PM, Silvio Siefke siefke_lis...@web.de wrote: What should me say this two words? You not use nano, ok. Editors enough on earth. Or you not write manually? Then share the way! Or use a CMS? Silvio: You said -- 1.) All websites are created manually. (nano + html/css Tags) -- and I replied Not mine. In other words, some of my web-sites are NOT created manually. They are dynamically generated from user input. For example: http://ancientstones.com For the exception of the static First page, FAQ page, and Contact page, all other pages are generated from user input/direction. I don't use nano (I don't even know what that is), but what I do is to create pages that pass W3C compliance and follow best practices. From what I've gathered from most frameworks I've reviewed, they have problems (similar to ASP) in mixing different languages in ways such that compliance with W3C and accessibility issues are difficult, if not impossible, to achieve. Even CMS's have difficulty with compliance and accessibility issues because of the lack of knowledge of the user/client. I have clients who insist on CMS's, but then are clueless as to user issues and difficulties.. So, where does that leave a Web Developer? It leaves them with the responsibility to learn and apply what they learned to their craft. Is there an easy way out, such as to use a certain framework, or CMS, or other such attempts at minimizing the work involved? The answer is a simple No. Instead, you have to spend every waking hour learning and applying that knowledge with openness to the possibility that you still don't understand the problems involved -- it's a never ending battle to educate yourself. Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Pear Page2
On Jan 6, 2013, at 12:52 PM, Silvio Siefke siefke_lis...@web.de wrote: On Sun, 6 Jan 2013 11:36:39 -0500 Tedd Sperling t...@sperling.com wrote: So, where does that leave a Web Developer? It leaves them with the responsibility to learn and apply what they learned to their craft. Is there an easy way out, such as to use a certain framework, or CMS, or other such attempts at minimizing the work involved? The answer is a simple No. I simply asked a question, nothing more, nothing less. I looked for an alternative. I do not need a web developer. I'm not a web developer. I manage a few sites, most of my Customers are hosting customers. No offense meant, but therein lies the problem. Two fold: 1. You asked a question without the intent to learn and practice. 2. By your own admission, you are not a web developer and as such you cannot use our advice. This is similar to me asking about brain-surgery -- I don't know much about it, but I would be very reluctant to operate. You also said: I'm just wondering, why write an email to the matter is insignificant. On that point, I must agree -- I probably should not have answered. I should have seen you were having difficulties understanding what was being offered and passed on my contribution -- my apologies. I also realize there is a language problem here -- while I cannot speak your language, what you say in mine and my replies, may be misinterpreted -- but in any case, no offense was meant. I wish you well. Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Pear Page2
On Jan 5, 2013, at 3:11 PM, Silvio Siefke siefke_lis...@web.de wrote: On Sat, 05 Jan 2013 17:21:05 + Ashley Sheridan a...@ashleysheridan.co.uk wrote: If the pages are already written, why do you want to start changing the way they've been built? 1.) All websites are created manually. (nano + html/css Tags) Not mine. Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Boolean type forced on string assignment inside if statement
On Jan 3, 2013, at 11:49 AM, Marc Guay marc.g...@gmail.com wrote:
I just ran this:
if (($a = foo) || ($b = bar)){
echo $a.br /.$b;
}
and it only spat out foo so I'm guessing things have changed. :)
Marc
Marc et al:
I joined late into this conversation, so I may be missing the point, but you
want to discus strangeness try this:
?php
if (($a = 'foo') | ($b = 'bar'))// -- note the single pipe ( |
)
{
echo $a br $b;
}
else
{
echo 'Neither are populated';
}
?
However, the above practice of using one '=' is questionable -- the following
is better.
?php
$a = 'foo';
$b = 'bar';
if (($a == 'foo') | ($b == 'bar'))
{
echo $a br $b;
}
else
{
echo 'Neither are populated';
}
?
Comment out the variables to see how things work. Also change the number of
pipes to see how things change.
To the more accomplished programmers reading this, here's a question:
What's the difference between using one pipe or two in an 'if' statement? :-)
Cheers,
tedd
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Re: [PHP] Boolean type forced on string assignment inside if statement
On Jan 3, 2013, at 12:09 PM, David OBrien dgobr...@gmail.com wrote: From what I understood about || is once it sees a true the whole statement is regarded as true so nothing else following matters so PHP ignores everything in the conditional after it evaluates as true... and once it sees a false the whole statement is regarded as false so nothing else following matters again You are correct with regard to the double pipe ( || ). The double pipe means simply that if the first expression is true, then the second expression will not be considered. Whereas, a single pipe ( | ) means that both expressions will be evaluated. Now, I am not sure as to where that would mean anything. Can anyone provide an example where using a single pipe would produce different results than using a double pipe? IOW, why is there a difference? Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Nested loopa
On Dec 26, 2012, at 10:09 AM, Jim Giner jim.gi...@albanyhandball.com wrote: While I fully understand the purpose of the do...while construct, I just never get used to seeing it used. (in other langs I had to deal with a 'repeat...until construct and dis-liked that also). I pretty much know if I'm going to have to deal with a run at least once when I'm coding and therefore code appropriately, altho I don't know in what ways I've handled it at this very moment. -snip- To me - so much easier to comprehend at first glance. As soon as my eye comes to a block of code starting with a conditional like 'while', I readily see what makes it tick. Again I see the potential usefulness of doing it the other way as you did in your example, but in your case there wasn't a need for using 'do...while' since you structured it so that there was never a case where you had to force the loop to happen regardless of conditions. I too used while's instead of do's for the same reason. However, in my class I had a student show be the light (one can always learn from beginners). Think of it this way, you travel into the code knowing that at some point you're going to repeat the block of code IF a condition is going to be met within the block of code. With that consideration, the 'do/while()' works. Using just a 'while()' for everything means you must determine the what the truth of the 'while()' is going to be AND set that value before the loop. Whereas, using a 'do/while()', you don't need to set the truth until the block of code has been implemented AND at that point determine the truth of the block of code. Cheers, tedd _ t...@sperling.com http://sperling.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
