How to write better PHP code

[Marifran]

I was wondering if anyone has a simple code to make a form.

I want the form information to come to my email

I need the php code also to make it work.

I also need the form to have check boxes.

I have tried for hours and researched online, just to see parts of the form code, but not the entire code.

If anyone can help I would appreciate it.

Thank you for your time.

Have a blessed day :-) <><+

Originally Posted by tammywal22

Thanks for the great tips!

I love this point.
"Sanitise your SQL. Use mysql_real_escape_string() or equivalent."

Maybe a new thread about php security is also very helpful for many of us!

[BiztechExperts]

Like the whole thing else in life you should learn as much as you can concerning the tools you are working with, and it takes a lot of time to become a better developer in any programming language, so be patience and remember, common sense and documentation are your best allies.

[siyajoshi]

How to write better PHP code:-

I'm not going to offer you a recipe. Instead of that here are seven of the best practices I follow to write better PHP code:

Some points:

1. Use alternative PHP syntax in templates.
2. Everything capsulated (separation of logic and display code; e.g. an MVC layout).
3. Use a DB object, such as PDO.
4. Debugging is your best friend. Helpful functions: var_dump(), die(). debug_print_backtrace(). Also review the PHP manual section on error handling.

[annaharris]

These are really helpful guidelines for writing better PHP codes. One should always follow them to become a successful web developer.

[jasonaureliana]

is PHP run by a server? what type of server ?

[keeper]

you could use one of the so many available php framework like cakephp, codeigniter, yii etc.

[furki]

Thanks for the tips, these tips really matters a lot as I am learning PHP now a days.

[Caghrlos]

good code with less effort and time spent.

[Gurmeet]

This thread is very interesting and useful. I'm happy that I have found this thread.

[dedigalih]

maybe you want to add this:

1.0 always use ini_set, 'display_errors' and error_reporting as long you develop your script, can be commented or removed when you deploy the script.

2.5. always use mysql_error to see what't wrong with your query.

4.0. develop and run shell scripts from php only if you don't have any other way to solve the problem

[energiefreiheit]

Here's the thing. I'm using Dreamweaver CS4 to develop a website. In the past my php files would look like this:
Code:
<?php
echo '<h1>Welcome ' . $name . '</h1>';
?>This caused problems in the design view because all I would see would be the php icon to let me know I have some script in this location and that is it.

Then I started to realize that I should write my code like this:
Code:
<h1>Welcome <?php echo $name; ?></h1>This second way of writing php code is a lot easier to work with in Dreamweaver since in the design view I can see the formatted h1 tag with the word 'Welcome' beside it (followed by the php icon). I can still apply all the standard CSS rules inside Dreamweaver and the design view updates nicely.

So now here is my issue. What is the best way to handle if statements? Say I want to toggle between <h1>Welcome $user</h1> and <h2>Good bye</h2> BUT I would like to still be able to format the CSS and see the results on the screen in design view. Is it possible?

Here's the thing. I'm using Dreamweaver CS4 to develop a website. In the past my php files would look like this:
Code:
<?php
echo '<h1>Welcome ' . $name . '</h1>';
?>This caused problems in the design view because all I would see would be the php icon to let me know I have some script in this location and that is it.

Then I started to realize that I should write my code like this:
Code:
<h1>Welcome <?php echo $name; ?></h1>This second way of writing php code is a lot easier to work with in Dreamweaver since in the design view I can see the formatted h1 tag with the word 'Welcome' beside it (followed by the php icon). I can still apply all the standard CSS rules inside Dreamweaver and the design view updates nicely.

So now here is my issue. What is the best way to handle if statements? Say I want to toggle between <h1>Welcome $user</h1> and <h2>Good bye</h2> BUT I would like to still be able to format the CSS and see the results on the screen in design view. Is it possible?

[amish159]

Thank you for sharing your experiences . I Hope Peoples make us inform about their Experiences in web developing , like you did.

[johnmacklen]

Hello there,

For writing better PHP Codes implement this some simple rules as follows...
Following points you should keep in your mind while developing php website.

1 - Commenting & Documentation
2 - Consistent Indentation
3 - Avoid Obvious Comments
4 - Code Grouping
5 - Consistent Naming Scheme
6 - DRY Principle(DRY stands for Don’t Repeat Yourself. Also known as DIE: Duplication is Evil.)
7 - Avoid Deep Nesting
8 - Limit Line Length
9 - File and Folder Organization
10 - Consistent Temporary Names
11 - Capitalize SQL Special Words
12 - Separation of Code and Data
13 - Alternate Syntax Inside Templates
14 - Object Oriented vs. Procedural
15 - Read Open Source Code
16 - Code Refactoring