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The following is a series of notes that I compiled while installing and configuring Apache 2.2, PHP 5, and MySQL 5 on Windows XP: Apache Installation Download Apache HTTP Server (v2.2) from apache...
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Here’s a quick little “gotcha” when using the Zend PHP Framework: If you plan on using Flash at all (i.e., SWF or FLV files) be sure to append the necessary extensions the .htaccess file in the...
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View ArticleZend Framework 1.7 Now Available
Zend Framework 1.7 has been released! Here’s what I’m excited about: Zend_Amf with support for AMF0 and AMF3 protocols Performance enhancements in Zend_Loader, Zend_Controller, and server components...
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Recently I went through and upgraded a website from Zend Framework 1.7 to the latest 1.9 minor version. Everything worked great for the most part (aside from a minor code change involving Zend Filter...
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Assuming you’re using the method demonstrated in the Zend Framework Manual, the first thing you need is to configure the Zend AutoLoader. Add this to the index.php file in your public directory: //...
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