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PHP Security: Temporary File Names

Posted by: Jordan in Security, Programming, PHP on Dec 24, 2008

Temporary files may not seem that important, being just that: temporary. Applications need them for different reasons such as database query caches, incomplete version of a word document, files being uploaded, etc. Clever attackers can use them against you and/or your system by redirecting output, exposing different data than intended (which could be confidential data), hijacking sessions, and

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Difference: Framework vs Libraries

Posted by: Jordan in Programming, Object Oriented Programming on Dec 18, 2008

I was reading messages in a programming group and some of the people couldn't determine the difference between a framework and libraries. After all, isn't a framework only a collection of libraries? After debating in my head for two days I've come to my own conclusion that I will write here. We will start off with a definition of each:

Framework:

model: a hypothetical description of a

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Brainbench: PHP5 Certification Arrived!

Posted by: Jordan in PHP on Dec 16, 2008

I received my Brainbench PHP5 certification in the mail the other day. It is actually very nice and is the 3rd one I've received from them. I scanned a copy in at work today, however, the scanner doesn't scan in color so this black and white image will have to do:

My wife wanted to frame it, I laughed and told her these certifications were useless.

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Zend Framework: Ease of Database Table Iteration

Posted by: Jordan in Zend Framework, PHP on Dec 15, 2008

The Zend Framework makes database table iteration a simple task. Once you have your default database connection made all that is required is a new model extending Zend_Db_Table. One property has to be set: $_name which is the name of the table you want to use. I've created a table named "test" that looks like this:

testID

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Zend Framework: Creating a Database Authentication Adapter

Posted by: Jordan in Zend Framework, PHP on Dec 13, 2008

Creating login and authentication methods using the Zend Framework is not hard. Matthew Weier O'Phinney wrote an excellent tutorial here which explains everything well and works great. He leaves one method empty in the login controller expecting a zend authentication adapter to be returned here:

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First Impressions of Zend Framework

Posted by: Jordan in PHP on Dec 10, 2008

This isn't my first encounter with the Zend Framework for PHP but it is the first time I've wanted to learn it. After debating with myself for several hours about which certification to pursue next (MySQL Developer or Zend Framework) I've decided that I need to first use the framework for some time before attempting the certification. Thus, my decision is to study for the MySQL developer

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Zend Certified Engineer (ZCE): Overkill

Posted by: Jordan in Programming, PHP on Dec 09, 2008

As you may know, I've been studying for the Zend PHP5 certification (called ZCE or Zend Certified Engineer) which I took today at AB Tech's secondary building in Candler, NC. When I got to the building I had to go to the third floor, check in at room 349 (show two forms of ID), sign the sign-in sheet, sign a TOS from Zend and remove my coat plus all belongings . I was then escorted to a lab

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Programming: Make it more complex!

Posted by: Jordan in Object Oriented Programming on Dec 08, 2008

I was reading a blog today of a person studying for a certification. He is documenting each days learning and I came across his description of methods:

Methods are just functions within a class, they obviously change name to make it more complex.

I laughed and stopped reading after that. It does make for interesting conversation though. While I have no idea who coined the term

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PHP Objects, Patterns, and Practice, Second Edition

Posted by: Jordan in PHP, Object Oriented Programming, Book on Dec 04, 2008

I finished reading PHP Objects, Patterns, and Practice, Second Edition by Matt Zandstra last night and started on the next book: Pro PHP Security. I thought I would give a brief review of the book since I haven't blogged in about 2 weeks.

Firstly, I'd like to state the method in which I read technical books: on a bike! That's right, when I get home from work everyday (and in the mornings on

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Ext JS or Ext GWT

Posted by: Jordan in Programming, AJAX on Nov 18, 2008

If you are a web developer and haven't seen Ext framework you should take a look. The widgets offered can allow you to create rich internet applications which will eventually eliminate the need for client applications. The libraries make fetching an XML document and immediately presenting the data to the user without refreshing the page trivial (AJAX). In this respect, it is a very similar

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