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Starting off with web dev with php
I'm currently working with Java / C++. I'm interested in web development and am planning to shift my stream. I heard that PHP is a good platform to start off and also it does not require that much of ...
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3answers
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PHP web application architecture/design [closed]
I've been thrown head-first into a new job developing web applications in PHP. I'm by no means new to PHP, but I haven't developed large-scale applications before. I'm wondering how to structure my ...
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What is a good way to familiarize myself with PHP, coming from an ASP.NET background?
Currently, I'm very comfortable with building tools/web apps in an ASP.NET environment. I'm not really looking to leave tbh, as I really like C#, ASP.NET, MVC 3, Visual Studio, etc.
However, right ...
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5answers
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Best PHP-based web development 'stack' of 2011 [closed]
I have been building PHP-based web sites for many years, and lately it seems I'm discovering another interesting new tool or method once every few weeks. This begs the question - what is the current ...
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3answers
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Why did Facebook use C++ beside PHP?
What is the main reason that made Facebook need to use C++ beside PHP? I am wondering if I make a website with alot of vistors would I need to use C++ as well?
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1answer
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General approach to re-factoring an large, very badly written legacy system [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Techniques to re-factor garbage and maintain sanity?
What is a good way to refactor a large, terribly written code base by myself?
Really open question here. I'm not ...
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6answers
904 views
PHP, HTML, Javascript and writing good practices
I realized I have to write down a convention specification about HTML, JavaScript and PHP coding for me and my team.
In web development, just like in C++, I'm definitely a fan of indentation and ...
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9answers
2k views
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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8answers
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What would you consider best practice workflow tools for web application (PHP) development?
I'm really hoping somebody with more experience can edit the question as per my examples of answers:
using version control
test driven development
debugging code (xdebug for php)
use of UML diagrams
...
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3answers
192 views
Refactoring Bittersweet PHP: How can I make this less painful?
I've just been assigned a large project. The client has had multiple developers across different companies working on their (intended to be) large, MySQL driven eCommerce site.
The DB schema is ...
12
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4answers
1k views
What best practices should be employed in a PHP login script?
I am wanting to re-write my login scripts for clients websites to make them more secure. I want to know what best practices I can implement into this. Password protected control panels are in their ...
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5answers
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When to use PHP or ASP.NET? [closed]
I have worked extensively in developing web applications using PHP and ASP.NET, but one of the questions that I'm constantly asked by customers is whether to move forward with a php website or an ...
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11answers
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How much does a web developer need to know about Linux?
I was just wondering if a typical PHP developers needs to be very familiar with Linux. I am studying Linux right now and I believe some of linux knowledge is not required for a PHP developer job (not ...
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7answers
454 views
How can I complete a project as a single web developer?
I am a PHP 'developer' who codes for fun. My problem is I have never completed my large projects. Please I would like to know how experienced programmers like you are able to complete projects ...
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5answers
636 views
Advice for good web server development setup
A month or so ago I created my first LAMP stack and implemented a simple web site that exercised each letter in that acronym. However my development setup was much less than ideal.
I don't really ...
