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Comparing PHP Frameworks (2014)
Really, any PHP framework is going to be very powerful and open so many doors for your application. Some are simple and centered around certain functionality, others are broad and are great resources for additional sets of tools any PHP developer can use… Regardless, you’ll benefit from learning more about your favorite framework. Quickly compare some HERE
PHP Tip: Binding parameters in MySQL or PDO objects in PHP
So I have been asked a few times about binding parameters in MySQL or PDO objects in PHP, and I wanted to post a solution that many may find very handy. For the first example, let’s say we have a “prepare” method set up to accept 2 parameters: 1) the SQL statement, and 2) an associative array…
IbmiToolkit – More than just a Toolkit!
Between Zend Studio and IBM – an amazing tool has been developed. Larry Bolhuis recently quoted IBM’s Chief Architect in a tweet saying “‘There have been no reported viruses on#IBMi in 25 years nor do we ever expect one!’ Steve Will, IBM i Chief architect.” These systems mirror the security with user access and authentication,…
Close & Connected
I think it’s fairly understood that organizations are more productive and healthy when they work as a team. Any successful business in the world has left trails of teamwork and leadership. One thing I’ve noticed about IBM-ers is that they take the teamwork quality and accentuate it. IBM has created a community. That community has…