PHP
Migrating off of WordPress - A Simplified Stack
The ongoing drama between Wordpress v WP Engine continues to cross my reading list, but I have permanently removed WordPress from my website. I have finally transitioned away from the complex Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP (LAMP) stack required for self-hosting WordPress on my professional website.
Read moreImproving performance – A full stack problem
Improving the performance of a web system involves knowledge of how the entire technology stack operates and interacts. There are many simple and common tips that can provide immediate improvements for a website.
Read morePoor programming practices
When will it stop. These amateur programmers that simply cut/paste code really affect those good programmers in the ecosystem trying to make a decent living. I was reviewing a developed (but incomplete) PHP/MySQL system using a common framework (which in itself is irrelevant for this post).
Read moreUpcoming book – Expert PHP and MySQL
This month will see the release of the book Expert PHP and MySQL which I was a co-author of. Initially this will be available for purchase in PDF format from the Wrox website and I am hopeful this will be available in print format for the MySQL Users Conference .
Read moreSending email using PHP
I’ve had a number of recent inquiries about sending emails on a Web Form using PHP. The following examples using the core PHP mail() function. mail() syntax http://www.arabx.com.au/example/mail.php – View Source
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