php[architect]

by Alessandro Sfondrini

If you run PHP on Windows, the printer extension makes it very easy to create very complicated printed page layouts.  These might include reports, graphics, or very simple text dumps.  Join Alessandro Sfondrini as he takes you on a whirlwind tour of this powerful and oft-forgotten part of PHP.

by Dave Palmer

Join our resident Java-guy, Dave Palmer, on another journey through his neck of the woods.  This time, Dave explains exactly how to install and configure Java on your Windows or Linux box.  Consolidating much of the information found elsewhere, this article is a must-read for those considering using Java with PHP.

by Leon Vismer

Virtually any modern website requires a menu, so why make it hard on yourself?  Using object orientation, XML, and Smarty templates, Leon Vismer walks you through the creation of a simple, reusable, and extensible system for displaying menus.

by Davor Pleskina

Often developers get into a technological rut.  Timelines, pointy-haired bosses, and fear of the unknown can often make it hard to move your know-how to the next level.  In this article, Davor exposes some of the more advanced database features at a high level, showing how you might use them, and why.

by David Jorm

From SQL injection, to path traversal, to weak authentication, to cross-site-scripting, David Jorm offers up examples, tests, and patches to cinch up security on your next project.

by Dejan Bosanac

Bugs are a fact of life.  Stop denying it, and get with the program - a bug management program, that is.  This month, Dejan Bosanac helps us understand the steps involved in effective bug management, and examines a couple of tools to help us get the job done.