Articles posted in PHP

1 Nov 2008

ExpressionEngine plugin - Friendly 404 pages

I've written a simple plugin for ExpressionEngine that suggests valid pages to users based on the final segement of a 404 page. Read more

28 Oct 2008

PHP 101 - The if statement

I get a fair few requests from designers asking for help with basic PHP. So I'm going to write a series on very basic PHP. It is not hard so let's start with a robot and the if statement. Read more

8 May 2007

Managing colour schemes in CSS

Managing colour schemes in CSS can be difficult. With a bit of PHP you can take control of colour schemes in your stylesheets. Read more

25 Mar 2007

Using PHP to enhance CSS

With a bit of PHP you can add an additional layer of logic to your CSS. You might choose to add seasonality to your site or change the layout entirely. You are limited only by your imagination. Read more

11 Aug 2006

Back Buttons and POST data

An overview of how to stop browser warning messages appearing to users Read more

2 May 2006

Securing upload folders in PHP on Unix Servers

On many sites upload folders are set to 777 permissions. For many developers this is the easiest and quickest way of allowing Content Management Systems to upload files to the server. A more secure method is too use 755 permissions.
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