Nov 14th 08
Database Connections Outside of Webroot
For extra security many often store their database connection credentials outside of the web root. This is fairly easy to achieve without to much work. For those of you who are unsure how to store database connection credentials in a separate file please refer to my article on Connecting to MySQL with PHP Once you have your connections in a php file (this is also relevant to other languages such as asp... read more
Oct 20th 08
Connecting to MySQL with PHP
Connecting to a mysql database is pretty easy using php as it gives you all the commands you need in order to do it. This example is a basic way to do, there are other methods but I found this way useful when I was just starting out! Here is an example of connecting and quering a mysql... read more
This is always the worst bit isn't it? Well where can I start. My name is Robert Dicks, 33 (yes I will update my age every year!) from Cardiff.
I am also a freelance web developer (monicowebdesign.co.uk) working with html, CSS and php technologies and has gained considerable experience in SEO techniques including optimizing for local searches.
Away from work I am a Cardiff City Season ticket holder and a general sports fan! I also like to get away from the City and I especially like being by the coast especially if it means around the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.
