PHP and MySQL Application Web-Based Programming

Post date : January 23, 2013

What is PHP?

PHP is a fast, powerful and mature web-based server-side programming language. PHP allows the creation of dynamic web pages for powerful web sites and web based applications.
Why PHP for your Web Based Application?

- PHP is a powerful language providing fast development time.
- PHP allows tight integration with a number of database systems including including Informix, Microsoft SQL Server, mSQL, MySQL, ODBC, Oracle and Sybase.
- PHP (and MySQL) are supported by thousands of hosts around the world - meaning it is easy to find an affordable host for your application and to move to another provider if necessary.
- Studies by Netcraft have found that PHP is used on over 7 million domains worldwide.
- There is a large amount of Open Source code written in PHP meaning affordable and speedy development of new applications.
- Tests by ZDNet have revealed that PHP produces dynamic pages faster than rival systems such as ASP, JSP and Cold Fusion.
- Used in conjunction with a relational database system, like MySQL, large sets of data can be handled with speed and flexibility.
This allows the creation of complex web-based applications that improve the way in which you can interact with clients, suppliers and business partners.


What is MySQL?

MySQL is the world's most popular Open Source Database. MySQL is designed for speed, power and precision in mission critical, heavy load use.
Why MySQL for your Web Based Application?

- MySQL allows powerful structuring of the data, which adds speeds and flexibility.
- MySQL is fast and reliable, even with large sets of data.
- MySQL (and PHP) are supported by thousands of hosts around the world - meaning it is easy to find an affordable host for your application and to move to another provider if necessary.

PHP/MySQL Development

The combination of PHP and MySQL provides a fast, powerful and cost-effective development platform. Attitude also specializes in PHP Programming.


What is Javascript?

Javascript is a client-side programming language for the web. Client-side software is processed by the user's computer rather than the web server. This enables the enhancement and manipulation of web pages and browser functionality.

Javascript is supported on all modern web browsers.

It is particularly useful for validating users input on forms, increasing interactivity between the user and the web page, and allowing the user to make calculations within a web page.
Why Javascript in your web based application?

- Save time by doing simple calculations within the web pages or validate form data without having to reload the page.
- Control the way in which the user interacts with elements of the page. Show and hide content based on user actions such as mouse clicks. Interact with the user depending on their actions.
- Make the user experience more pleasurable by enhancing the visual elements of the page and navigation.