How to implement Mysql full text search on a big website
How to implement Mysql FULL TEXT search on a big website, with million of rows and multiple tables. In case you didn't know, you can't use FULL TEXT when joining two tables, and in most of the cases...
View ArticleImplementing basic searching for your website
Implementing basic searching for your website using mysql's full text search, and also some tips on how to refine your searches using fulltext boolean search.
View ArticleA different approach to page caching
A different approach to page caching, cache only one portion of your page using a simple php class.
View ArticleADODB, best php database abstraction class
I have been using it for a while and I really like it, it has great performance and comes with a php extension that speeds up things by 100% percent.
View ArticleWhen to use join and when to use subselects
Many people ask this question. The answer is very simple, it depends on the context.
View ArticlePHP simple timer class
This simple class is useful to benchmark different parts of your php code.
View ArticleApache 2.2.6 is out
A new version of apache web server is out, it took a long since the release of 2.2.4, and there was no 2.2.5 version
View ArticleBug fix for apache 2.2.6 compilation on 64 bit linux
This patch will solve ./configure error "/usr/lib/libexpat.so: could not read symbols: File in wrong format" that you encounter when you want to compile apache on 64 bit linux
View ArticleUpgrade to apache 2.2.6 without downtime
I will show you how to upgrade your apache to the latest version without downtime, and also some tips to get out the best performance from your apache.
View ArticlePhp mysql client library compilation problem
Solution for "configure: error: wrong mysql library version or lib not found" "/usr/bin/ld: cannot find -lmysqlclient_r" php compile error.
View ArticleHow to compile wxActivex (wxIe) with wxwidgets 2.8
A guide on how to modify wxActivex to compile with wxwidgets 2.8
View ArticleWhy template systems like smarty are useless and sometimes bad
Because there is a learning curve, because most php template classes have their own tags or even their own language like smarty and because they are very slow.
View ArticleHow to display inifinit depth expandable categories using php and javascript
Build a simple infinite depth category system for your site, subcategories expand using javascript without refreshing the page.
View ArticleHow to display infinite depth expandable categories using php and javascript
Build a simple infinite depth category system for your site, subcategories expand using javascript without refreshing the page.
View ArticleValidate your html forms with javascript and php with a simple php class that...
Validate your forms with javascript to make it easier for the user and reduce server load. The php class generates the javascript automatically and it also has a fallback to php validation if...
View ArticleAdd multiple chained ajax comboboxes without writing even one line of...
Add chained selects to your page without writing javascript code. Just add your html, call some methods and let the php class handle everything else
View ArticleHow to make a product slideshow for your website's homepage using javascript
Make a nice product slideshow for your website to expose your featured products better, using javascript.
View ArticleMy favorite videos from youtube about linux
These are some of my favorites videos from youtube about linux.
View ArticleHow to optimize your website layout to ensure your content is the first one...
A small tutorial on how to structure your website layout, to order your page content according to its importance and display it in the standard way
View ArticleBest firefox extensions for developers
Turn firefox to a powerful web developer editor and debugger with these cool extensions
View ArticleHTML elements semantics
A small guide on how to use some html tags that are poorly understood and many times misused
View ArticleHow to center a page layout
Examples on how to center your page on all browsers including internet explorer
View ArticleHow to avoid some Internet explorer hacks and other unavoidable hacks
I will show you some simple internet explorer hacks and the best way to avoid them as much as possible
View ArticleTips on how to show a div above a page that has flash objects
Two small functions that hide and show all flash objects on the page, so that they do not interfere with divs that are above them
View ArticleHow to make a password strength meter for your register form
A small tutorial on how to build a password strength meter like the one on Google's new account form.
View ArticleWhy are php coding guidelines important
A small guide on how to write your own coding guidelines for php projects and why is important to respect them.
View ArticleGenerate xml sitemaps with php directly from the database of your site
A simple php solution that can automatically generate your website xml sitemap periodically from your database
View ArticleHow to solve common problems in fedora 8
A small guide on what to do after a fedora 8 installation
View ArticleA more fun php captcha for your forms, choose the cats from the dogs
Tired of those strange letters and numbers ? I know how frustrating is to try reading those distorted images. Don't stress your users in the same way, try something easier to keep out those bad spam...
View ArticleSimple chained combobox plugin for jQuery
Very simple chained selects plugin for jQuery with JSON processing and callback feature, chain multiple selects with ease.
View ArticleA php code beautifier that works
A tool to reformat your php code and make it more readable
View ArticleAre you still worried about sql injection ?
Some tips on how to get rid of sql injection forever.
View ArticleUnobtrusive jQuery autocomplete plugin with json key value support
A simple autocomplete plugin that transparently works with a key value json array (hash).
View ArticleTemplates and presentation logic
Current problems with template engines and a possible solution to them
View ArticlePsttt! I am a different php templating system
Psttt! is a template system that does not alter original html files for better maintenance and reusability
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