Python and PHP serialization

I have some data that I am pulling via Amara. I need to put that in a database. The app that uses that data is in PHP and would prefer the data to be serialized. Fortunately, there is help!
Scott Hurring: Code: Python: PHP Serialize implemented in Python: v0.4b
This is a python implementation of [...]

Adding a PHP nature to a project

I have a remote project already online and the PHP project type functions weren’t working, i.e. the PHP Explorer, the Outline view, Command(Ctrl) clicking an item to jump to it’s definition, etc. Those are really helpful! Not to mention auto completion! What was needed was the .project file on the server had to be updated [...]

OS X, XDebug, MAMP, Zend Optimizer

It’s true… disable the Zend Optimizer. I had the same issue and this resolved it.
Installing XDebug with Mac OS X MAMP: disable PHP Zend Optimizer | AgaricDesign.com
After getting rid of (commenting out) the three lines about Zend optimizer in php.ini, it failed a couple times but then started working.

Recursive grep on OS X

grep -nr -C2 text *

Codeigniter Excel and PHP’s Spreadsheet Excel Writer Pear Package and how to not have to use PEAR

Well that’s a long title but it sums it up. I wanted to generate Excel from Codeigniter. Because of that I needed a way to use it whether or not PEAR is running/installed, etc. My local dev box doesn’t (yet) have it but that’s a story for another time.
The talented developers at Pizza SEO repackaged [...]

A good short-list of PHP frameworks

I have had to come back to PHP after a long hiatus. I prefer Python but recent projects require PHP and thus my return. I did a project recently with CodeIgniter which really is a spiffy project. But I would like a true OOP PHP5 MVC fast lightweight framework that has user auth, session management [...]

1and1 and http compression

I have not been able to find any info about 1and1 and http compression. It’s a shame as it really reduces bandwidth, increases transfer speed, etc. Fortunately this little script does a really nice job of it. It’s in PHP and it works a treat on 1and1. With a bit of rewrite magic I should [...]

PHPit – Totally PHP : Taking a look at ten different PHP frameworks

A breakdown of 10 PHP frameworks, comparisons, etc.
PHPit – Totally PHP :Taking a look at ten different PHP frameworks:

PHP frameworks are the latest hot topic in the PHP community, and new frameworks are being released daily. With over 40 frameworks available it’s difficult to decide which framework works best for you, especially as each framework [...]

Simple Solution for secure logins | drupal.org

Simple solution for secure logins | drupal.org:

Here’s a simple way to do secure login that doesn’t require any patching to the Drupal core modules:

Quickfile | drupal.org

Too bad this wasn’t out a year ago! Aiya! But there would still need to be a good deal of custom code to be done. Perhaps we can help contribute to this project though.
Quickfile | drupal.org:

The Quickfile module allows instant selling and download of digital products such as ebooks, photographs, music and software. Clients don’t [...]

Re: [support] how to make drupal admin section https only?

Just a note about securing the login for a Drupal site.
Re: [support] how to make drupal admin section https only?:

A friend passed this code on to me and I am sorry to say I am not sure where it came from originally, but I have greatly benefited from it on my Drupal sites. Just replace [...]

Hardened-PHP Project – PHP Security – Suhosin

Just saw it, saving for reference, and this probably only works on totally configurable installs. Even so, good to know.
Hardened-PHP Project – PHP Security – Suhosin:

Suhosin is an advanced protection system for PHP installations. It was designed to protect servers and users from known and unknown flaws in PHP applications and the PHP core.

SourceForge.net: XML-RPC Client for ActionScript 2

Mmm… Drupal, WordPress… Oodle anyone? Interesting.
SourceForge.net: XML-RPC Client for ActionScript 2:

XML-RPC can save Flash developers hours of work. It enables Flash to talk to blogs like WordPress and Blogspot. It also works with CMS’s that support XML-RPC like Plone/Zope and Drupal.

Why I think you shouldn’t use Cairngorm

Caringorm will be taking a back seat for a good little while. Plenty to learn in the mean time. I’ve already done the little test he mentioned, about using Flex 2 (with the free SDK version) and populating a Datagrid from a webservice (amfphp in this case) so that gives me hope. And [...]

Integrated Development Experience

Getting Eclipse. Tried it out before with Java n-years ago. Pretty cool but no time to learn it. Trying again……….. phpclipse, subclipse, callisto… step by step
GhostWhoWalksInside » Blog Archive » Integrated Development Experience
you can put all things you need (like php/sql editor,console, outline,version browser, web browser, file tree) in one view and much [...]

Making Drupal Forums look like phpBB forums

This one is just theming only. The code would probably need to be updated for current Drupal installs though.
Making Drupal Forums look like phpBB forums | Drupal for Artists & Musicians
Here is a quick way to get your Drupal forums to look like phpBB forums using simple theming.

Drupal and phpBB integration test site

A client asked so we did some digging. Interesting and useful apparently! Will it work on current versions? Don’t know. Looks like it should though.
About this site | Drupal and phpBB integration test site
This site is a test-installation of the module that provideds integration between Drupal and phpBB, using Drupal as the master. [...]