Episode 3 - Part 2 - It continues!
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Original PostDue to some unforeseen circumstances, Part 2 was significantly delayed in getting published! We sincerely apologize for this. Regardless … here it is.
In this part of Episode 3 we discuss:
- How to choose a web host for your phpBB Board
- The host’s favorite MODs for phpBB version 2 and version 3
- The difference between different types of hosting
- And more!
Once again, sorry for the delay in getting this out. Stay tuned for Episode 4.
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Using Macro Module to Move Content Type Changes Live
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Original PostMoving field changes from development to live doesn't have to be a stressful, error prone, and tedious process. Leveraging the macro module to test and package your field changes can make pushing changes painless. This video accompanies an article on the same topic: Moving CCK Field Changes from Dev to Live
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Episode 31: Automattic aquires Gravatar, Automattic being aquired?
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Original Post| Charles recounts his recent trip to the Podcast and New Media Expo, while Aaron tells about PodCamp Philly. | 00:34 |
| News: Gravatar has been acquired by Automattic, Inc. Premium services such as multiple e-mail addresses and having more than 2 uploaded avatars to choose from are now free and refunds are being sent out to those who upgraded recently. | 05:48 |
| News: There are rumors that Automattic itself, reportedly valued at between $150-300 million, is likely to acquired. | 09:50 |
| News: WordPress.com now offers the ability to convert your categories to tags using the new WordPress 2.3 built-in tag feature. The converter allows users to convert specific categories, not all of them, to tags. This is great for those who have too many categories and want to remove them and make them tags, but beware. You cannot undo this. Once the posts have been removed from those categories and the tags applied, they will drop into the uncategorized or your default category, or in the other categories associated with that post. If you make a mistake, you will have to manually re-categorize those posts again. | 18:18 |
| News: Blog Security has written a WordPress Security Whitepaper on how to secure WordPress against security flaws and other worries. It also includes information on “must-have” WordPress Plugins to help improve the security of your WordPress blog. It is available as a PDF file. | 22:31 |
| News: Many are reporting on the WP-Cache Bug which can shut your site down when using the popular WP-Cache WordPress Plugin. It seems to happen when the cached pages equals the expired pages, fairly consistently. Currently, the only fix is to turn off the plugin, clear your cache files, and then activate it again - until it happens again. | 23:15 |
| News: WordCamps are being planned for Israel (Oct 25 -Sold Out), Argentina (Oct 31), Melbourne, Australia (Nov 17), Hamburg, Germany (January 26-27, 2008) and Dallas, Texas (March 29-30, 2008) | 24:25 |
| Plugins: WPhone creates an option to replace the default admin interface with one designed for your phone. | 31:22 |
| Plugins: There are two plugins available to disable the update notifications for the WordPress core and any plugins you’re using. This really becomes useful when you’re administering several blogs for other people and you don’t want them to stress out unnecessarily when updates become available. | 31:47 |
| Plugins: WysiwygPro is a non-GPL compatible plugin available for purchase that replaces the default WYSIWYG editor with one that you may find preferable, but it’s a little pricey, in our opinion. | 34:08 |
| Feedback: Tom Johnson asks if PodPress works with WordPress 2.3 (it does) and what I use to track download statistics. (I prefer FeedBurner) | 39:39 |
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Pro::PHP Newscast (October 26, 2007)
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Original PostPro::PHP Newscast (October 26, 2007)
- php abstract contest http://devzone.zend.com/article/2649-Contest-for-Busy-Programmers-Win-a-Free-Book
- Zend Studio for Eclipse http://eclipse.sys-con.com/read/444088.htm (bad! web pages should NOT make noise: http://xkcd.com/134/)
- More files in a database http://doughboy.wordpress.com/2007/10/19/putting-files-into-a-database/
- Weird var names: http://hasin.wordpress.com/2007/10/20/did-you-know-you-can-have-cheese-burger-could-be-a-variable-name/ See also: $foo = "you smell bad"; $$foo = "you really do"; $GLOBALS['stinky you'] = 'bar'; ${'foo bar'} = 'bar foo';
- PHP .net DLR, Phalanger, MS Summit http://news.php.net/php.evangelism/392
- PHP 4->5 Seminar http://www.achievo.org/blog/archives/69-PHP4-to-5-migration-webinar.html Class: http://www.phparch.com/phptraining
- Facebook PHP Embed: http://developers.facebook.com/phpembed/
- Facebook 64bit: http://developers.facebook.com/news.php?blog=1&story=45
- PHP 5.3 snaps: http://snaps.php.net/
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PHP Abstract Podcast Episode 23: Interview with Sean Coates
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Original PostEpisode 23: Interview with Sean Coates
Special Guest: Sean Coates
Release Date: 10/25/2007
License: Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0
Today we are going to do something a little different. I was privileged to attend php|works in Atlanta. While there, between tasks, Sean Coats agreed to sit down with me and talk for a bit. Given his level of participation in php|works I was grateful for any time he was able to spare. Come listen as we talk about his work at php|architect, work on the PHP manual and programming in general. This is the first of a couple of interviews I was able to do at php|works.
Show Notes for Episode 23
Do you have a question about what was discussed in today's episode? Do you have a comment about the episode or it's content? Post a comment and let us know.
If you want a list of all the episodes of PHP Abstract, checkout The PHP Abstract Podcast home page.
Be a part of the fun
Got something to say? Have a new PHP trick you want to share? Have a new PHP product you want to share with everyone? Drop us an line at devzone@zend.com. If we like what we see, we may invite you to join. (Oh yeah, and we pay $75 per episode for those mercenaries among you who don't want to do it just to give back to the community.)
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Introduction to MySQL Video Tutorial
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I’ve just released a new video introducing MySQL - PHP’s partner in crime.
I cover basic topics like:
- Database types.
- The difference between a database and a spreadsheet
etc …
I also briefly introduce phpMyAdmin given that it is probably the most used MySQL management tool out there today.
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I will soon be releasing more videos that get into practical MySQL and PHP, with the aim of getting people comfortable building database driven web sites.
Thanks,
Stefan Mischook
www.killerphp.com
www.killersites.com
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Zend Framework: Getting Started Screen Casts
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I’m assuming since you’re here you already know what the Zend Framework is, so I’m going to dive right into the good stuff: Creating your first Zend Framework application. I will be using the old stand-by “Hello, World!” application to introduce you to the framework.
- Overview
- Installing the Framework
- Bootstrappin’ it!
- Controllers and Views
- Extending Your Application
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Luke Welling and Laura Thomson Record 2 Part Video Podcast.
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On Open Source: PHP Video Podcast
At OSCON this year Luke and I recorded a video podcast for Informit, talking mostly about the current state of PHP. This is part of Informit’s podcast series On Open Source.
I rant about frameworks, Luke talks about PHP security, and we offer advice for young programmers. I hope you enjoy it, it was fun to record.
(As a note: I’m really really hyper in this. It’s fear of people pointing cameras at me, and also the fact that I need to move when I talk - now you know why I have to walk around the stage when I’m talking at a conference - because if I have to sit down I am forced to wave my hands around and make faces like a crazy person in order to express myself adequately.)
I mention in the podcast not taking on any technology as a religion: I’m in the process of drafting a blog post, so watch this space for more on that topic.
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Episode 39: Interview with Frank Zammetti
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Original PostFrank is a developer in Pennsylvania who has written a couple books on AJAX and the various toolkits available, as well as contributed to and started some open source projects. Listen closely, and email in to win a copy of Frank’s latest book!
- Zammetti's blog :: Frank Zammetti's weblog
- Frank Zammetti's books :: Frank's books for sale at Amazon
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PHP Abstract Podcast Episode 22: Screen Scraping
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Original PostEpisode 22: Screen Scraping
Special Guest: Matthew Turland
Release Date: 10/18/2007
License: Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0
Today's special guest is Matthew Turland (Elazar to those of you who hang on on the #phpc channel on freenode.net)
Matt has been building PHP applications since 2002. He joined the ranks of PHP-Oracle developers in 2006 when he became a programmer for METHODS Technology Solutions. He contributes to open source projects such as the Zend and Forkr frameworks. He is a regular on the PHP Community channel of the Freenode IRC network. Matthew regularly shares his experience on his blog, a link to which can be found in the show notes.
We are going to veer off the beaten path today as Matthew talks to us about Screen Scraping.
Show Notes for Episode 22
Do you have a question about what was discussed in today's episode? Do you have a comment about the episode or it's content? Post a comment and let us know.
If you want a list of all the episodes of PHP Abstract, checkout The PHP Abstract Podcast home page.
Be a part of the fun
Got something to say? Have a new PHP trick you want to share? Have a new PHP product you want to share with everyone? Drop us an line at devzone@zend.com. If we like what we see, we may invite you to join. (Oh yeah, and we pay $75 per episode for those mercenaries among you who don't want to do it just to give back to the community.)
