Working with dates and times in MySQL is straightforward and there are several MySQL functions to do the calculations for you. Some of the most common requirements are to calculate the current date and time, and this can be done with the CURRENT_DATE() and NOW() functions like this: Sometimes you might want to extract some…
MySQL is one of the most popular relational database management systems in the world. It is used by developers and businesses of all sizes to store and manage their data. While MySQL can be managed using command-line tools, desktop clients offer a more user-friendly interface and can simplify database management tasks. In this article, we…
When it comes to search engine optimization (SEO), one of the key elements that website owners should not overlook is XML sitemaps. An XML sitemap is a file that lists all of the pages on your website and helps search engines better understand your site’s structure and hierarchy. Why Should You Create an XML Sitemap…
In programming, writing code that is clear and easy to read is crucial for effective communication and collaboration. One way to improve the readability of your code is by using boolean values in IF statements more effectively. Consider the following code snippet: While this code works, it can be made shorter and more readable. Instead…
As a web developer, you’re likely all too familiar with the common challenges that come with the territory. Feeling like you never achieve what you set out to do, having a long list of projects you want to start but never getting around to them, being frustrated by interruptions, and feeling overwhelmed by emails and…
A quick and easy way to improve the appearance of your website is to ensure that your copyright notice is always up-to-date. Learn how to use PHP to automatically update the year in your copyright notice and other dynamic information in your website’s footer.
One of the cool and overlooked features of PHP is the presence of “magic constants”. These predefined constants provide helpful information about the current environment or context in which a script runs. Here are the nine magic constants currently available in PHP: These magic constants can be handy in a variety of situations. For example,…
An enum, or enumeration, is a data type that consists of a set of named values. In PHP, enums allow you to create a fixed set of constants representing a specific data type. The primary purpose of enums in PHP is to provide a convenient way to define a set of related constants representing a…
I am not a big fan of the “Try Catch” syntax in PHP, but in some cases, it is necessary. This is a way of capturing exceptions in a section of code and gives you complete control over what to do. The basic syntax is: I find the code gets messy and hard to understand…
Beyond Compare is a legendary piece of software that I have been using for at least ten years. It compares files and folders with an easy-to-use interface and plenty of advanced features. I have used it to manually check code/version changes, organise photos, efficiently transfer files, and much more. For old-school web development, the FTP…
