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How do you debug PHP scripts?
# Debugging PHP Scripts Like a Pro šš» So you have encountered a bug in your PHP script, and you need to find and fix it. Don't worry! Debugging PHP scripts might sound intimidating, but with the right tools and techniques, you'll be able to squash bugs
Invalid argument supplied for foreach()
# Invalid argument supplied for foreach(): How to Handle It? šÆ Have you ever encountered the warning message "Invalid argument supplied for foreach()" in your PHP code? It's a common issue that arises when you try to iterate over a non-array variable wit
How can I write to the console in PHP?
# **š How to Write to the Console in PHP: A Simple Guide š„ļø** If you've ever wondered how to print a string or log something directly onto the console in PHP, you're in the right place! š **Have you ever wanted to see output on the console instead of
Using str_replace so that it only acts on the first match?
š **Title: Struggling with `str_replace`? Here's how to replace only the first match!** **Introduction:** Hey there tech enthusiasts! Have you ever found yourself in a pickle while trying to replace only the first occurrence of a string using `str_repla
Why would one omit the close tag?
# āØ Why would one omit the close tag? āØ Have you ever come across the suggestion of omitting the close tag `?>` at the end of a PHP file? š¤ You might be wondering why this is recommended and whether it's essential to follow. š§ In this blog post, we'll e
Send email using the GMail SMTP server from a PHP page
# Sending Email using GMail SMTP Server from a PHP Page: Common Issues and Easy Solutions So, you're trying to send an email through GMail's SMTP server from a PHP page, but you're running into some trouble? No worries, we've got you covered! š§š„ ## The
Call a REST API in PHP
š **Title: Calling a REST API in PHP: Your Ultimate Guide** So, you've been given a shiny new REST API to work with, but you're feeling a bit lost on how to make it work in PHP. You've searched high and low for proper documentation, only to be met with e
Get the Last Inserted Id Using Laravel Eloquent
# Get the Last Inserted ID Using Laravel Eloquent: A Simple and Effective Solution š So you have successfully been able to insert data into a table using Laravel's Eloquent ORM. But now you want to retrieve the last ID that was inserted, and you're not s
PHP date() format when inserting into datetime in MySQL
# š A Simple Guide to PHP date() Format when Inserting into MySQL datetime šØāš» So you've been struggling to insert the result of PHP's `date()` function into a MySQL `datetime` type column, huh? š Don't worry, you're not alone in this confusion. Many
No Application Encryption Key Has Been Specified
# š Fixing the "No Application Encryption Key Has Been Specified" Error in Laravel So, you tried running the `php artisan serve` command in your Laravel project and boom! You were greeted by the pesky error message: "RuntimeException: No application encr