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Automatically Generate PHP / MySQL Websites

Discover PHPMaker

By Catalin Bocanu, Web News Editor

13th of November 2007, 21:39 GMT

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If you want to build a custom PHP website driven by a MySQL database backend, the necessary code could take you a lot of time to develop, even for simple applications such as a mailing list, a forum or a products presentation website. The most efficient way to construct an application in PHP having MySQL support is the usage of code generators that will automatically create the

necessary PHP files needed to interact with the database.

PHPMaker is a Windows software that automates the task of writing a full set of PHP scripts capable to provide a complete interface to a MySQL database. Using PHPMaker, you can instantly create with a few clicks of a mouse a Web site that allows users to view, edit, search, add and delete records from a MySQL database. You will be able to make the database interface on a local computer or by connecting to a remote MySQL server. In order to use PHPMaker, first you must create a MySQL database with the help of an appropriate tool, such as phpMyAdmin.

PHPMaker program provides multiple customization options for the outputted PHP pages. For example, you can specify the records list page features: numbers of record per page, sort type, inline records editing options and more. From the HTML options window you will be able to modify the look of the generated pages: table color, background color, highlight color and other HTML page elements details.

You have also the possibility to edit the entire stylesheet used by the generator. The program can generate a login system, providing a better control over the PHP/MySQL application security. Advanced PHP programmers are allowed to set up a master/detail relation between two tables, to define the desired language for the database interface by editing a certain XML file and more. If your database contains fields for picture upload, you will be able to define the picture type and size. There is also the possibility to have email notifications about the user actions.

This program will save you a lot of time by creating a solid PHP application with multiple options for administration MySQL databases. It represents a powerful solution even for those users having no knowledge of PHP scripting.

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PHP Generator | Database Interface | MySQL Database Administration | Database Administration Tool | PHP / MySQL Website

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