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I have uploaded the php test file with that code like you said but get the same error message when I navigate to it. It should be at this url … http://www.maximum-robot.co.uk/phptest.php
How can I find out if it is a server error or if my remote server does not support php? In other words, how can I find out if my server supports php? Thanks again.
By @Gareth_Williams
That suggests to me you will need to contact your hosting provider as either there is a server error if youre getting an error mes
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Ok, it does work now on my original file which I first posted. I don't know why that test file doesn't work. Now I can ask the question that I originally wanted to ask, which is why are some of the images not showing? They all display on my deskop, in any browser and in Photoshop, but some of them do not display in the PHP! Should a make a new thread for this issue? http://www.maximum-robot.co.uk/WrestlingPHP/WrestlingFigures.php
By @Gareth_Williams
Can you check the images are actually on the re
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I have uploaded the php test file with that code like you said but get the same error message when I navigate to it. It should be at this url … http://www.maximum-robot.co.uk/phptest.php
How can I find out if it is a server error or if my remote server does not support php? In other words, how can I find out if my server supports php? Thanks again.
By @Gareth_Williams
That suggests to me you will need to contact your hosting provider as either there is a server error if youre getting an error message returned when you browse to the phptest.php - phpinfo(); file or your hosting package does not include php
My web hosting service is called “Starter Pro” but this doesn’t appear in their list of web hosting services here! https://www.heartinternet.uk/web-hosting
Anyway, I will investigate! Thanks again.
By @Gareth_Williams
Well even the 'Economy' package listed supports php/mysql so your 'Starter Pro' package, which sounds a grade up from 'Economy' should come with php/sql support out of the box.
As you say I can't see 'Starter Pro' listed but I did notice the 'Economy' package supports php versions 5.6 through to 8. If your 'Starter Pro' package does maybe you need to select the version of php that's compatible with your build. Newer php versions have had older php features removed/upgraded, so if you are using any newer php features in your current built it may be that errors are thrown if your server is set to the incompatible older php version. Equally if you are using older php features and your server is set to a new php version errors will be thrown.
Let us know what the issue was when you find out.
I will check out GitHub and Railway some time. It looks like it could be very useful for sure!
By @Gareth_Williams
.........or totally overkill for small-time website builders, who seem currently to be like lemmings, following influences such as those that 'control' the web. Be careful what complicated and unnecessary structures you get drawn into and make the right decisions that are appropriate for your use case, not the use case of multi-million dollar businesses.
I must apologise to @Gareth_Williams for @osgood_ 's ill informed statement.
Overkill to have a backup of a version controlled website? Dreamweaver makes it a very easy process to place the site in a Github repository. No FTP of any dialect is required.
Then to tell Railway to grab the repository from Github and wrap it in a container. Sit back while this is happening. The result is a webiste that mimics your loacal site as far as servers and their versions are concerned. No configuration, no hefty fees. In fact, my two sites cost be nothing.
This is my reminder from Railway. The difference between the usage amount an the free $5 per month, get charged to me.
@osgood_ , this is called progress and it is changing at a very fast pace, often leaving this octogenarian lagging behind. But I still seem to be way ahead of you.
@osgood_ , this is called progress and it is changing at a very fast pace, often leaving this octogenarian lagging behind. But I still seem to be way ahead of you.
By @BenPleysier
No it's not called progress its called overkill in the majority of instances, particularly for small websites such as you yourself build or have built in the past. You're being decieved by huge influencers of the web my friend, like many others. There are a few who recognise this and are now questioning such workflows, if they are really needed for small projects. The problem lies in the fact that current developers are being taught poorly and using a one size fits all approach rather than using an approach which relates to what it is their tasked with doing.
I've gotten along just fine for 20 plus years without having to push, pull files into and from github repositories, it's just a waste of time if your an independent developer in my opinion. I obviously can't speak for teams of developers, they may well benefit from such workflows but as l said you need to look at your own situation not just follow the crowd or because its a trend.
You're way ahead of me when it comes to relying on plugins, frameworks, clicking, choosing, pushing and pulling from a set of default options, l will grant you that much.....everything else l doubt it as you seem to need a pair or three of crutches to be able to produce anything.
To me the pricing structure of Railway is all very 'unclear' and why I would NOT consider investing, personally. They shut down their free tier in August last.
https://docs.railway.app/reference/pricing
I'd rather pay $60 dollars a year flat fee for shared hosting knowing that's all that I will be paying regardless of 'usage', 'additional services' etc. should they come into play.
Pro plan at $20 a month, that's like $240 a year. Not sure why you would use the service if you can obtain cheaper solutions/hosting elsewhere. Is it just the convenience of hooking up to a Github repository why the prices are set that high? In which case I guess you're being taken advantage of, just my thoughts on the subject. Use a calculator to estimate your costs is suggested on their website lol, I'm a web-developer NOT a mathematician..........just give me a flat rate (all in one cost) so I know what to charge my client, thanks.
Again it's all based on big or small.........big, then I guess you're not going to be bothered much by fluctuating usage costs per month, whereas as small, most likely will appreciate a static charge so they can budget accordingly.
This is where we differ in opinion. Personally I find it far easier to buy some hosting space, ftp the files and be done with it rather than trying to second guess what I might or might not be paying based on 'usage', add ons' or adding another party into the mix, etc I don't view that as 'progress' like you obviously do, but 'unecessary added complexity'.
Hi, just to update you guys on this. I submitted a support ticket with my hosting service provider (Heart) on the 9th of January, a week ago now, and still haven’t heard anything from them! I’ll update this thread when I do. Thanks again.
By @Gareth_Williams
WOW! that's not good...........hope you get the issue sorted out soon.
I submitted a support ticket.. a week ago now and still haven’t heard anything...
By @Gareth_Williams
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😱 That's unacceptable. Find a better web host.
Go directly to GoDaddy or some other reputable hosting provider. 24/7 tech support is the industry standard. Phone & Chat support can fix most problems within a couple of hours.
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-web-hosting-services
Ok, it does work now on my original file which I first posted. I don't know why that test file doesn't work. Now I can ask the question that I originally wanted to ask, which is why are some of the images not showing? They all display on my deskop, in any browser and in Photoshop, but some of them do not display in the PHP! Should a make a new thread for this issue? http://www.maximum-robot.co.uk/WrestlingPHP/WrestlingFigures.php
By @Gareth_Williams
Can you check the images are actually on the remote server?
For instance the 3rd one is not being found, either in the 'thumbs' folder:
http://www.maximum-robot.co.uk/WrestlingPHP/images/thumbs/2_MachoKing_#2.JPG
OR 'fullsize' folder:
http://www.maximum-robot.co.uk/WrestlingPHP/images/fullsize/2_MachoKing_#2.JPG
While your second image is found in the thumbs and fullsize folders:
http://www.maximum-robot.co.uk/WrestlingPHP/images/thumbs/2_Hacksaw.JPGhttp://www.maximum-robot.co.uk/WrestlingPHP/images/fullsize/2_Hacksaw.JPG
Looking at the image naming convnention it appears any image that has the # (sharp symbol) as part of the name isn't being recognised by the server.
Do a test and rename at least one of them without including the # in the file name, just to confirm that is the issue.
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