There are 2 commonly used data management system.
a) Using a Database System ( Oracle 9i, mysql, MsAssess postsql etc )
b) Using a flat file (text file)
Simple, a simple connector function where you have to input your username, password, and database name to connect. Not that the function below starting at
if(!get_magic_quotes_gpc()) is not actually part of the connector function, it is simply to parse out mySQL injections and may not be needed. If your php to mysql extenson classes are not updated, mysql_escape_string may not work and you will have to take the parser lines out.
Many Web sites offer message and discussion boards to attract and retain visitors. Boards have been used for everything from dating services to stock advice. They often play an important part in marketing strategies because they provide answers to pre- and post-sale questions. They are also popular on company intranets. Web developers have responded to the popularity of discussion boards, and they labor at designing their own boards from scratch.
Wonder how smiley faces are automatically added your guestbook or blog script whenever you type :) in your form's textarea ? This tutorial will guide you thru on how to write a simple script to added smiley to your script.
This tutorial will guide you through the process of building a comments script with PHP. The comments script will use a mySQL database to store and retrieve information. Its not too advanced, but additional features can easily be added, such as a delete feature and implementing usernames. If a user is logged in, display their username- if not, display "Guest" or something along those lines. Well discuss that more in detail later. So lets get started.
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