An Introduction to PHP's Printer Functions

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

—by Alessandro Sfondrini

Java and PHP: One Happy Family

Join our resident Java-guy, Dave Palmer, on another journeythrough his neck of the woods.  This time, Dave explainsexactly how to install and configure Java on your Windows orLinux box.  Consolidating much of the information foundelsewhere, this article is a must-read for those considering usingJava with PHP.—by Dave Palmer

Reusable Menu System with XML & PHP

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

—by Leon Vismer

Introduction to Advanced Database Features

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

—by Davor Pleskina

Secure PHP Coding

From SQL injection, to path traversal, to weakauthentication, to cross-site-scripting, David Jorm offers upexamples, tests, and patches to cinch up security on your nextproject.—by David Jorm

Bug Management in PHP

Bugs are a fact of life.  Stop denying it, and get withthe program – a bug management program, that is.  This month,Dejan Bosanac helps us understand the steps involvedin effective bug management, and examines a couple oftools to help us get the job done.—by Dejan Bosanac