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SQL injection that gets around mysql_real_escape_string()
## š¦ SQL Injection: Outsmarting mysql_real_escape_string() Are you familiar with the term SQL injection? If not, let me bring you up to speed. SQL injection is an attack technique where malicious actors insert malicious SQL code into an application's dat
Fatal Error: Allowed Memory Size of 134217728 Bytes Exhausted
# Fatal Error: Allowed Memory Size Exhausted š§ š„ Oh no! You've encountered the dreaded "Allowed Memory Size Exhausted" error in your PHP application. š± This error occurs when your application tries to allocate more memory than the maximum allowed memory
Show a number to two decimal places
### Show Me the Money! š°š°š° Oh, hey there, tech-savvy folks! Have you ever been faced with the challenge of showing a number in PHP to just two decimal places? š¤ Fear not, my friends, for I bring tidings of easy solutions that will make your coding lif
Pretty-Printing JSON with PHP
š»š Pretty-Printing JSON with PHP: Making Your Data Look Beautiful šš If you've ever worked with JSON data in PHP, you might have encountered the issue of your JSON output looking less than pretty. š¤š You know, the kind of JSON that looks like a ta
Finding the number of days between two dates
# š Finding the Number of Days Between Two Dates š Hey there, tech enthusiasts! Have you ever needed to calculate the number of days between two dates using PHP? š¤ Well, you're in luck! In this blog post, we'll explore how you can solve this problem wi
What is the best collation to use for MySQL with PHP?
# **The Best Collation to Use for MySQL with PHP** ----------- Are you feeling lost when it comes to choosing the right collation for your MySQL database in conjunction with PHP? Don't worry, you're not alone! Choosing the best collation can be a bit trick
How do I implement basic "Long Polling"?
# Your Complete Guide to Implementing "Long Polling" with Apache and PHP So, you've heard about "Long Polling" and want to implement it in your web application, but you're struggling to find simple examples of how to do it. Don't worry, we've got you cove
How do I send a POST request with PHP?
## How to Send a POST Request with PHP: A Complete Guide šš» So, you want to send a POST request with PHP and fetch the contents from the returned response? No worries, we've got you covered! In this blog post, we'll walk you through the process step-by-
Get first key in a (possibly) associative array?
# Blog Post Title: Finding the First Key in a (Possibly) Associative Array: A Quick Guide š Introduction: Hey there, tech enthusiasts! š Have you ever wondered how to efficiently retrieve the first key from a potentially associative array? This is a com
How to calculate the difference between two dates using PHP?
# š°ļø How to Calculate the Difference Between Two Dates using PHP? š So, you need to find the difference between two dates, huh? Don't worry, we've got your back! With PHP, calculating the difference between two dates is easier than ever. Let's dive righ