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Posted by linda on 10/19/06 00:45
"Steve" <no.one@example.com> wrote in message
news:lzMXg.3308$kb2.71@newsfe03.lga...
>| > yes but not completely. you can store your languages in a regluar file
> or
> | > xml file on the server instead of using a database. i'd use xml. you
> can
> | > get
> | > the same functionality out of it...it's just not as efficient or as
> fast
> | > as
> | > using a db.
> |
> | So, the best way is using a DB, becourse I do not know how many pages I
> have
> | in a later time. When I know how I create, modify and use a DB, I can do
> | alot by my self.
> | You think I need apache for create and manage a database?
>
> apache *only* accepts requests for http and returns whatever content was
> being requested. it doesn't create or help manage databases.
>
> what databases does you host have available for you to use?
>
> what kind of internet connection do you have? if you have broadband
> internet, then you can use your own computer as a web server, allowing you
> to install whatever application (i.e. databases) you'd like.
>
>
Hi Steve,
Couldn't sleep so thought I'd do some reading, Hi Frits and welcome to the
wonders of php. I too am new to php. You probably wont believe me when I
say this (especially when you look at php code for the first time) BUT, it's
not as hard as it looks. There is so much information on the net to explain
how it works, and when you know a few of the basic codes, you can to a point
actually read what is going on in a piece of code. I found the best way to
understand how it works is to down load examples and to dissect it bit buy
bit. I tend to print the code off and use magic markers to high light all
the different variables and functions. This enables me to see what's
happening where, and what effect it's having later in the code.
Jump in with both feet it's the only way to learn! You will have lots of
error messages when you start, but that's the best bit, because it forces
you to do more research. You learn what the errors are for, what could be
causing them etc, and slowly you don't get so many.
There's a programme called EasyPHP that you can download, if you are not
confident on setting up the server etc, on your own pc for writing and
testing your code. I used it for a while before I took the plunge on
installing the all the software myself.
It sets it all up for you, Mysql, Php, Apache and also includes phpMyAdmin.
It's fine for learning on! Though I'd like to point out it's NOT secure to
have as a server in any public domain, but if it's just for use on your own
pc, to teaching yourself Mysql and Php it's fine. Anyway off to the land of
dreams, just thought I'd give you some encouragement.
Kindest regards,
Linda
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