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Loop twice through a PHP / MySQL result set

Posted on: Jul 02, 2010 By: Kevin Rio | 0 Comments
I get asked all the time if it is possible to loop multiple times through a MySQL result set in PHP. Here’s the answer. Read More

Ternary Operators in PHP: Shorthand If Else Statem

Posted on: Apr 17, 2010 By: Kevin Rio | 0 Comments
If-Else statements are a vital part of programming, however sometimes all the code that goes into writing are not required, especially if only only simple condition is needed. This is what the ternary operator is used for. Read More

Sort an Array in PHP by Date

Posted on: Apr 17, 2010 By: Kevin Rio | 1 Comment
Sorting an array in PHP is not as difficult as many people make it out to be. This quick tutorial will walk you through the steps necessary to sort a date array. Read More

Craigslist Classifieds PHP Clone Script

Posted on: Mar 06, 2010 By: Kevin Rio | 0 Comments
This is a bare-bones classifieds script that will help web developers to quickly build a full-featured Craigslist clone. Read More

How To Check If A Number Is Between Two Values Tut

Posted on: Mar 05, 2010 By: Kevin Rio | 0 Comments
This tutorial will show you how to build a function that will validate if a number falls between a specific range of values. Read More

How To Validate A URL in PHP Tutorial

Posted on: Mar 04, 2010 By: Kevin Rio | 2 Comments
This tutorial will teach you how to build a function that can be used by PHP developers to validate a URL data-type. Read More

How to add data to an XML file in PHP

Posted on: Feb 23, 2010 By: Kevin Rio | 0 Comments
Manipulating XML files is not something all developers deal with on a daily basis, but it is something that must be done. This series of posts will each showcase the most popular XML manipulation techniques that a developer should know. In this entry you will learn how to add elements and text to an XML file from PHP. Read More

PHP Web Scraper

Posted on: Feb 10, 2010 By: Kevin Rio | View Project
A useful web scraper that can be used in an array of different development situations, including gathering product specifications from E-Commerce sites that do not provide an API or gathering useful information related to SEO techniques. Read More

Why Does PHP Have A Bad Reputation?

Posted on: Feb 08, 2010 By: Kevin Rio | 2 Comments
Among senior developers, PHP is often seen as a tool for non-complex applications and rapid programming environments that may never be launched. I’m going to discuss the reasons for this, and things PHP developers can do to change this perception. Read More

The Basics of OOP For The PHP Programmer

Posted on: Feb 07, 2010 By: Kevin Rio | 5 Comments
A detailed introduction into object oriented programming for PHP developers looking to expand their skills. OOP in PHP is the next step for any developer wanting to improve their code.  Read More