client logins

Report · Jul 10, 2007

Hi,
PHP newbie here, thanks in advance for your time. Do you have to create a php page for each client in order to have custom client login pages for billing/product specific purposes or can this be done more effectively (like from a template page that populates the info from mysql)? Also, anyone have any recommendations on books that tie in dw and php/mysql? I have the "for dummies book" but it doesn't quite cut the mustard.

Many Thanks,
Eric

Report · Jul 10, 2007

EforEric wrote:
> Do you have to create a
> php page for each client in order to have custom client login pages for
> billing/product specific purposes or can this be done more effectively (like
> from a template page that populates the info from mysql)?

The whole idea of PHP and other server-side languages is that you
generate web pages dynamically. Create one login page, but display the
contents based on the user's credentials, which should normally be
stored in a database.

> Also, anyone have any
> recommendations on books that tie in dw and php/mysql?

I'm extremely biased, but I suggest you take a look at my books,
"Foundation PHP for Dreamweaver 8" or "The Essential Guide to
Dreamweaver CS3 with CSS, Ajax, and PHP". The second book is due to be
published on 23 July. If you have got Dreamweaver CS3, I would recommend
waiting for the new book, but if you're using DW8 or MX 2004, the
earlier book is fine.

For more details, visit my website (link in sig). Don't just take my
word for it, also have a look at the reviews on Amazon.com.

--
David Powers, Adobe Community Expert
Author, "Foundation PHP for Dreamweaver 8" (friends of ED)
Author, "PHP Solutions" (friends of ED)
http://foundationphp.com/

Report · Aug 03, 2007

I actually just got done with your first book (just to ground myself in the language) and I'm halfway thru the second book. It's great stuff, obviously I'll be using as reference material for awhile until I get more proficient at the language. I'm going to head over to amazon to profess my allegiance to anything you write because it has helped my production beyond my wildest dreams. Many thanks!!!

Report · Aug 04, 2007

EforEric wrote:
> I actually just got done with your first book (just to ground myself in the
> language) and I'm halfway thru the second book. It's great stuff, obviously
> I'll be using as reference material for awhile until I get more proficient at
> the language. I'm going to head over to amazon to profess my allegiance to
> anything you write because it has helped my production beyond my wildest
> dreams. Many thanks!!!

Thanks for the feedback. I'm really pleased that the books helped you.

--
David Powers, Adobe Community Expert
Author, "The Essential Guide to Dreamweaver CS3" (friends of ED)
Author, "PHP Solutions" (friends of ED)
http://foundationphp.com/