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How to Upload Multiple Files in a Web Application with Progress Bar, Multiple Fields and Form Validation Using jQuery, PHP & Uploadify

December 2011
There are a few tutorials out there on how to use Uploadify to upload files in a web application. However, I haven't found one that integrates Uploadify into a form with other fields, so that the fo...read more

Tutorial: Import a CSV File Using PHP and MySQL

September 2011
The following code should help beginner PHP/MySQL developers who are looking for an easy way to import a CSV or comma delimited file into a mysql database.  This example adds new contacts into th...read more

Tutorial: PHP Photo Gallery With No Database

July 2011
The purpose of this tutorial is to help beginner PHP developers understand some basic PHP concepts and functions by building a simple photo gallery script. This photo gallery does not require a mysql...read more

Tutorial: Instant Search With Arrow Key Navigation Using jQuery and PHP

May 2011
Using jQuery and PHP you can develop your own 'Google-like' instant search. This demo lets you see 'instant' results while searching our blog. //arrow key navigation $(document).keydown(f...read more

Simple jQuery Form With Validation and Without Page Refresh

October 2010 · 7 Comments
The overall purpose of this script is to: Post a form without refreshing the page Easily validate the form Show confirmation message Do #1-3 within a single file and with as litt...read more

How to Write a URL Shortener Script with PHP

July 2010
A URL shortener is a useful script to develop and it's pretty easy if you're familiar with PHP. URL shorteners are being used more now than ever because people need to post short links on Twitter. L...read more

How to Use MySQL's AES_ENCRYPT and AES_DECRYPT to Store Passwords in a Database

April 2010
Here's the scenario.  You are building a custom member login area to a website.  You need to store the user's name, email address and a password.  The name and email can be stored in 'p...read more

A Better PHP Upload Progress Bar Using jQuery

January 2010 · 29 Comments
Hopefully, this example of a PHP file upload progress bar will be helpful to PHP  developers who are looking for a simple way to display a file upload progress bar into their online forms and web...read more

SPAM Protection Using PHP and jQuery

April 2009 · 4 Comments
The most common solution to keep 'machines/automated spammers' from abusing PHP forms is to use a CAPTCHA. This works, for the most part, but is very inconvenient & usually unsightly for the visi...read more

Find the Last Day of the Month With PHP

March 2009 · 5 Comments
Google - last day of month php - and you'll get over 15,000,000 results.  It's amazing how many people have searched for this & how many roundabout ways there are to accomplish what should be...read more

Merge Multiple PDF Files with PHP

February 2009 · 7 Comments
This tutorial explains how to successfully merge multiple PDF files using pdftk and PHP. A recent project of ours required this functionality, and we hope this tutorial saves you some time. View D...read more

A Useful PHP File Upload Progress Meter

December 2008 · 45 Comments
UPDATE - Click here for a new (better) PHP Upload Progress Bar Script If you're like me, you want a PHP upload progress meter that is actually useful in your web applications. All of the uploa...read more