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Value Checking in PHP with isset() and empty()
December 26th, 2011
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PHP
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PHP has several functions which can be used to determine certain things about the value of a variable. None of these functions are particularly complex, but they can be difficult to tell apart – for instance, when to use empty() versus isset(). The PHP Doc site has a Type Comparison Table demonstrating the result you…
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Creating a sync server in PHP
July 13th, 2011
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PHP
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As I continue to plan apps for iOS – both future apps and new features for my existing P2R app – one thing I keep coming back to is the need for data synchronization. In this day of multiple devices and platforms, it is increasingly necessary to ensure users have access to their data no…
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Dealing with cross-browser issues in CSS3
May 19th, 2011
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CSS3
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One challenge when trying to implement HTML5 and CSS3 is that not all browsers are yet on board, particularly when designing a site with older browsers in mind. Since new browsers are doing so much to enhance their support of web standards, it is quite tempting to ignore older browsers in an attempt to push…
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