Archive for March 7th, 2007
PHP Developer - March 7th, 2007
Just in case you haven’t heard yet and are running WordPress version 2.1.1 (that you’ve downloaded recently), you need to upgrade your installation because of a security exploit that made its way into the software.
From the WordPress Blog:
Long story short: If you downloaded WordPress 2.1.1 within the past 3-4 days, your files may include a security exploit that was added by a cracker, and you should upgrade all of your files to 2.1.2 immediately.
If you have even a doubt as to if you’re running the bad version, go ahead and upgrade to version 2.1.2. Somehow, an individual gained access to the servers where the package is hosted and altered some of the code in the download file. This resulted in a method to bypass any security in place and allow the attacker full control.
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Dev Shed - March 7th, 2007
The composite pattern is one of the less commonly used patterns in PHP 5. Nevertheless in certain situations it is very helpful. This article the first one in a two-part series will introduce you to the basic concepts of the composite pattern….
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PHP Developer - March 7th, 2007
php|architect has posted their schedule today for the April and May times for their training classes. They offer three courses:
- PHP Essentials - a beginner-level introduction to PHP programming. If you’re new to PHP, this is where you should start.
- PHP 5 Certification - prepare for the Zend certification exam here. While this course is focused on ZCE, it is also an excellent intermediate-level PHP course.
- Professional PHP - take your code to the next level. This course covers advanced PHP techniques.
Each of the courses is instructor-lead and can be taken from anywhere with an internet connection. Check out the prices and full schedule on their training website.
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PHP Developer - March 7th, 2007
A release announcement concerning the latest version of the Zend Core has been posted over on the Zend Developer Zone today:
Zend Technologies, the PHP company, today announced a new version of Zend Core. Zend Core 2.0 is based on PHP 5.2.1 and complements PHP with enhancements to improve development, deepen database support, enhance Windows integration and provide enterprise-class support. Zend Core is available for free and can be downloaded at www.zend.com/core.
Updates in this latest version including better Windows performance/reliability, Zend Enabler, the inclusion of the Zend Framework, MySQL 5.0 and bundled drivers for databases from IBM, Oracle, and MySQL. There’s even Mac OS X support built right in.
It’s free and simpel to set up, so head on over and give it a try…
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PHP Developer - March 7th, 2007
The International PHP Magazine has posted results from their latest poll conducted over this past week asking which, of their given options, is the best helpful hint for creating a web application in PHP.
Two of the options ranked higher than the rest with one (Page/object caching) coming out on top of the other (Don’t save performance testing for the end of the project). The remainder of the votes were divided pretty evenly between the last three options: “Use multi result set queries to your database”, “gzip compression”, and “Tune your web server”.
While you’re in the polling mood, you should check out this week’s new poll that wonders which of their options might be the biggest hindrance to PHP5’s adoption in the community.
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