Entries in category PHP
Value Checking in PHP with isset() and empty()

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

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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