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Drawbacks to entirely Ajax driven CMS
I'll try to keep this question as specific as possible..
I'm about to start building an API for an upcoming project. I'm currently thinking PHP/Symfony2. It will be a farily simple HTTP-based api for ...
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Effective template system
I'm building a content management system, and need advice on which theming structure should I adopt. A few options (This is not a complete list):
Wordpress style:
the controller decides what ...
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Why don't public web applications use ini files for configuration
Almost every public CMS out there uses a .php configuration file for the database settings and so on. For example WordPress automatically creates a .php config file when you install it.
Why don't ...
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Framework for developing front-end with back-end as REST
Currently I'm developing the back-end of a PHP application using Recess Framework. I'm almost done and I now need to do the front-end. I have many alternatives and I prefer a CMS. The alternatives in ...
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Could I learn more about programming from deconstructing drupal rather than continuing with ZF?
When I was deciding how to go about learning to design PHP web applications, it made sense to sort of shoot toward the middle and go with Zend Framework so that I could be closer to the lower level, ...
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Custom web development for third-party CMS and turnkey systems [closed]
The web shop I work at does a majority of their work with turnkey website systems, ie. Wordpress, Drupal, Business Catalyst, e-Commerce platforms etc. to deliver websites to clients.
I'm interested ...
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How to automate a tasks system in a CMS software
I'm currently developing v2.0 of my personal cms. However, I'm stuck. I strongly feel that my old solution for "tasks" is not very dynamic and must be revisited. Currently I'm looking the whole ...
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Is it a good idea to use Header(“Content-Type […]”); in the core file of a CMS?
I have been working on content management systems for about 7 years. 2 years ago created my own. Currently building a newew, better and bigger version.
However, fell into dilemma. I have a core file, ...
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Should I build my own CMS or rely on a pre-built one?
Related: As a beginning programmer, should I favor building my own libraries over using 3rd-party libraries?
As an intermediate to advanced level PHP web-developer and a young one at that ...
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CMS and Databases vs. DIY
I have been programming for many years now, primarily in PHP and the like and would consider myself an intermediate programmer. Some of my online projects have now gone global and very widely used, i ...
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Suggestion needed to create a website that makes podcasts
I going to create a project that has the following features:
Create Audio and Video Podcast
Create & Browse Podcast Hoster's Profile
Manage Hoster's Profile ( add podcast , remove podcast , ...
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Work @ Java shop. Tasked to redo intranet. I only know PHP - CTO says use that; Ops Says no - we have JSP, use that - Thoughts? [closed]
So I work as a project manager and was given the opportunity to redo the intranet and Internet site... I'd love to , great addition to my resume. However.... I am not familiar with java nor JSP... I ...
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Tips for a novice PHP developer to drive down long-term maintenance costs
I'm an experienced Java developer who is just starting up a project for an NGO. I will be working on the project for at least 6 months, following which the NGO will have to pay or find a volunteer to ...
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What are some easy-to-implement scaffolding systems?
Often when stating a new project I'll require a "quick 'n' dirty" content management solution.
Ideally something that can read my database schema and generated HTML forms.
Previously I've used; ...
