richs2k6 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I work at a hotel and we seem to have issues using work orders (i.e. room 325 has a broken television). I have some experience using mySql and PHP but it's been a while since I've done any coding. The basic database would include date, time, location, assigned to, description of problem, etc. Creating a database shouldn't be an issue but I need advice on how to store date/time when insterting entries as well as other more complex issues. Querying the database should also be pretty easy because I am familiair with the basic queriies such as "Select ALL from database where room equals" etc. In addition I would like to eventually add a login/username feature. If I purchase a book I can probably figure out how to do it all myself since it is a pretty simple database. Does anyone have any advice for a novice on which book may be most beneficial? Like I said, I did coding in the past but it was more to the tune of finding tutorials online and catering them to my needs. Thanks for your advice! Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/273942-need-advice-for-work-order-app/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
requinix Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 You work at a hotel with at least three stories and they're looking internally, that is to you, to create a work order system? That's surprising. Have you looked for existing software that you can use? If they paid you a pitiful $20/hour and it took you a week to make this, that's $800. Far more expensive than pretty much all the non-free programs you might be able to find. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/273942-need-advice-for-work-order-app/#findComment-1409670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
richs2k6 Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 I'm actually looking to create it myself on my own time to impress my bosses and to make it financially feasable. I enjoy doing it so it doesn't bother me that I'm not getting paid for it. I designed our own site on my own time and I am happy with it. I looked briefly tonight for non-free programs. If you have one you suggest I would be happy to take a look. I wouldn't mind entertaining the option of a non-free program but we do have budget constraints that we must stay within. I was thinking that we would have to buy at least 5 ipod's which would cost at least $400, used, which I can probably swing. If we were to spend $400 plus another few hundred dollars on software I may not be able to convince them it's worth it. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/273942-need-advice-for-work-order-app/#findComment-1409671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
requinix Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I know nothing about the industry so I really couldn't help you evaluate existing software for this. However the homegrown solution does allow you a lot more flexibility in terms of features and requirements. You'll probably need * Users * Permissions (who can do what) * Workflow (for the work orders and how they are created and dealt with) That's really the core of a work order system since you get the luxury of having the actual work done happening outside the system. Any specific questions? I personally can't offer any suggestions on books or tutorials. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/273942-need-advice-for-work-order-app/#findComment-1409673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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