OpenLampTech issue #37
OpenLampTech issue #37
Laravel developer interview; MySQL generated columns; PHP cURL; Yii vs Laravel; PHP solutions to common problems; Thank you for reading OpenLampTech!
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Recently Published on the Digital Owl’s Prose Blog
As powerful and useful as the CodeIgniter 4 Query Builder class methods and functions are, there are times when you need to hand-craft your own queries. Perhaps they are complex. Or, you would just rather write the raw SQL. Learn how to safely use the input you need – typically as part of the WHERE clause conditional(s) – using 2 different parameter binding variations with examples in MySQL.
Read, CodeIgniter 4 Query Parameter Binding with examples in MySQL, for more information.
Recently Published in the OpenLampTech Publication
This week was a busy week for the OpenLampTech publication.
Up first, I published a fantastic text-based interview with freelance Laravel web developer, Ash Allen. (Thank you, Ash!)
Read the full interview here:
I also published the OpenLampTech WordPress Wednesday #5 for July 27th, 2022. There are several links to great WordPress-related content.
Find out more in the publication piece:
Linux | Apache | MySQL/MariaDB | PHP
I have curated some fantastic reads for you this week. Let’s get to them!
Using cURL API calls with PHP
By: Shahzaib Khan
#php
cURL enables you to use different protocols to make a connection to and communicate with different servers.
This article provides examples of how to use cURL with its built-in PHP functions.
Examples for the GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE HTTP protocols are shown for clarity and understanding.
Design Patterns in PHP 8: Singleton & Multiton
By: Max Zhuk
#php
In this article, we see examples of both the Singleton and Multiton design patterns. Both patterns serve a different purpose however, they do somewhat resemble each other.
A common Singleton use case is for a single database connection instance while on the other hand, a Multiton could be used as a logger. Both of which are demonstrated in the code in this post.
Difference between Laravel and Yii
By: Vindaloo Softtech
#php #laravel #yii
Laravel and Yii are 2 popular PHP web development frameworks. While they may share some similarities - if nothing other than PHP - there are some differences. Here are some of their individual strengths and differences.
Laravel:
Artisan
Blade
Eloquent
Yii:
Code Generation
DBMS support options
In-depth knowledge base
Tackling 7 Common PHP Problems With Elegant Solutions
By: Dann
#php
Unfortunately, there are always common problems in programming. However, there are some solutions for them if we look hard enough.
Luckily, PHP has all kinds of solutions for common problems.
In this article, I like these PHP solutions (that I would do well to remember and use):
Using
array_key_first()andarray_key_last()to track the first and last iterations of aforeach()loop.Using
array_columm()to retrieve values from a single column in a multidimensional array.
The Laravel Ecosystem
By: Ash Allen
#php #laravel
Within pretty much any ecosystem there are terms and specific language jargon that many beginners may not know about or understand.
If you're looking for an overview of many of the packages and services available for Laravel, look no more.
Many popular services and packages are covered with information and typical use cases.
A Complete Guide to Generated Columns in MySQL
By: Arctype Team
#mysql
For better or worse, I'm using Generated Columns quite frequently in some applications to store specific summary data. I like Generated Columns because once the expression that defines the column data value is in place, it's pretty much 'set and forget' (at least for me).
There are 2 types of Generated Columns, Stored and Virtual.
Keep these pointers in mind, taken from this excellent article by Arctype:
"Think of a generated column as a sort of view but limited to columns."
"Similar to a normal column, but you cannot change its value manually."
"The generation expression can only involve immutable functions."
Similar: Exploring Generated Columns in MySQL with examples.
What is a cron job?
By: Mirza Bahic
#linux
I use cron jobs quite a bit for maintenance-type tasks and also to process several CSV files located on the Linux server, with PHP scripts.
Cron might very well be the silent workhorse of your *nix system.
In this article, learn how to set up a cron job with examples for cPanel GUI, Plesk, and WordPress.
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The Creat[ive][or] In Us
20 Git Commands Every Developer Should Know
"As a developer, I need to git it figured out."
How To Use FileZilla Like a Pro (and Resolve Errors Too)
"The unsung hero in my workflow."
Everyone talks about consistency. Nobody talks about this
"Consistency is but one part."
The 7 Best Landing Page Builders For 2022
"There are more options than just the popular one(s)."
60 Experts Share their Number 1. Growth Hacking Tip
"That's 60 #1's."
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