Installed the 'Triad' software that I pointed to in my previous post. Couldn't get much help. I figured out it was running by typing: localhost/phpinfo. The Apache server was running and PHP was ready. But where is the PHP interface???
I found another 'all-in-one' Apache, MySQL, PHP package. It's called XAMPP. You can find it here:
http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html
I think it's more promising. Trying it now.
Another suggested option I found during my browsing is WAMP:
http://www.wampserver.com
wilz
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Setting up the environment
Three things needed installation: A Server application, PHP and MySQL. Along comes a number of settings that need fine-tuning. Choices for the server included Apache, IIS from Microsoft (which I am trying to avoid!) and other servers.
Luckily, I found this free application which installs and setup the three components together: PHPTriad2-2-1. I found it and downloaded it from cnet.com:
http://download.cnet.com/PHPTriad/3000-10248_4-10048390.html?tag=mncol;6
Can't wait to try it!
Wael
Luckily, I found this free application which installs and setup the three components together: PHPTriad2-2-1. I found it and downloaded it from cnet.com:
http://download.cnet.com/PHPTriad/3000-10248_4-10048390.html?tag=mncol;6
Can't wait to try it!
Wael
Diabetes application development
I am in the process of developing an application for outpatient visits for diabetic patients.
The interface and database selection is affected by a number of factors. I feel free going with any but I need to make the proper choice early in the development process.
The computers in the hospital are rather old. They almost all have MS Access 2003. This software can provide an easy solution for the front and the back end. I don't like it. I feel it's unpredictable. It limits expansion. I'm not sure about security issues.
Web-based applications attract me more. I am considering PHP with a MySQL backend. The options for the front-end are definitely unlimited. Other options would include Java and Perl as examples. I may also go for my all-time-favorite: Visual Basic. I have used the latter quite a number of times in the past and it never let me down: easy to use, powerful and versatile.
I already started the work using MS Access. I may have to continue at least initially using the same. For fun, I will experiment with PHP and MySQL. I will download a local server software and start practicing for a day or two using some online tutorials. Will reflect on my experience in the next few posts.
Wael
The interface and database selection is affected by a number of factors. I feel free going with any but I need to make the proper choice early in the development process.
The computers in the hospital are rather old. They almost all have MS Access 2003. This software can provide an easy solution for the front and the back end. I don't like it. I feel it's unpredictable. It limits expansion. I'm not sure about security issues.
Web-based applications attract me more. I am considering PHP with a MySQL backend. The options for the front-end are definitely unlimited. Other options would include Java and Perl as examples. I may also go for my all-time-favorite: Visual Basic. I have used the latter quite a number of times in the past and it never let me down: easy to use, powerful and versatile.
I already started the work using MS Access. I may have to continue at least initially using the same. For fun, I will experiment with PHP and MySQL. I will download a local server software and start practicing for a day or two using some online tutorials. Will reflect on my experience in the next few posts.
Wael
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