[Application - Multiple Developers]

My friend and I are developing an application. The problem is that we're not sure how we can both view the code that we're working on. We want to be able to view the code upon saving so that we can make changes as necessary without sending the files to each other every time we have an update.

[Code Editor]

I use Coda on my Mac but I've also got a PC. What are your favorite code editors, both free and paid? Notepad++ and Sublime Text are both good, but they're not as good as Coda. 

[Blank Page]

Would it be easier (or possible) to create a file dedicated to connecting to the database whenever needed? So that instead of coding this time and time again, I could just have it reference a MySQL connection file? Or is that possible?

[Blank Page]

I am attempting to set up a connection to a database via MySQLi. I recently entered invalid details to check whether or not the error reporting would work correctly; it didn't. It's simply showing me a blank page when I click "Sign In."

<?php


ini_set('display_errors', 1); error_reporting(~0);


$emailaddress = $_POST['emailaddress'];
$password = $_POST['password'];


if ($emailaddress&&$password)


{


$db = @new mysqli('loalhost','rot','','FitessHouse');


if($db->connect_errno) 


{
trigger_error('Unable to connect to database [' . $db->connect_error . ']', E_USER_ERROR);


}


}


?>

 

[Creating an Application]

Programming has always fascinated me, but I've never had a consistent drive to learn a language. Recently I've been watching a lot of PHP tutorials and I plan to begin referencing a PHP & MySQL book I purchased last year to familiarize myself with the language. I have had plans for a Web application for quite some time and I'd like to turn it into a learning project. My question is this: if my goal is to create a Web application that thousands of people would use, would it be an OK idea to code it from start to finish as I learn? From a user's aspect I'm sure the primary concern would be security -- being green, I'm sure it's easy to write code that is not secure. What can I do to mitigate this risk? 

 

I want to learn to code PHP by creating my own application because I do not believe I would follow through in learning the language if I did not have a specific goal that would benefit myself or a third party. What are your thoughts? I hope that makes sense... I haven't slept yet.

[Seeking Experienced PHP Developer]

I am seeking an experienced PHP developer who is interested in partnering with me on an upcoming (commercial) project. I'll provide details to anyone who is interested, but I do have some requirements:

1. Candidate must reside in North America, Australia, or the United Kingdom.
2. Candidate must be fluent in English, both written and oral.
3. Candidate must be highly experienced in PHP and MySQL.
4. Candidate must be an active member of PHP Freaks.

I will be handling all design aspects of this project. Please PM me if you have any interest in this.

 

[Coding a Help Desk]

Thanks!

[Coding a Help Desk]

Are there any Web sites you would recommend for learning PHP? I suppose I will use a CodeIgniter. I have absolutely zero experience in programming. The only thing I am skilled in is xHTML/CSS coding. This is all extremely confusing to me.

[Coding a Help Desk]

Well, let's say that you wanted to develop an application that would handle support tickets. Would you accomplish it one component at a time? Like starting by coding the basics of a user system, then coding a grouping/permissions system?

[Coding a Help Desk]

I am interested in learning PHP and would like to learn by coding a simple help desk. Could someone please tell me where I should start? And how difficult would it be to code such a thing? I really have no clue where to begin.

 

Thanks!