PHP for newbies

[mheld]

Good day,

I come from the world of VB/ASP.NET. I just downloaded PHP Designer 2007.

The general question: must I compile PHP?

In other words: if I download a PHP file from the site, is it sufficient to simply upload the modified file back to its original directory? Or must I compile the entire site?

Thanks,

Matt

[travtele615]

Good day,

I come from the world of VB/ASP.NET. I just downloaded PHP Designer 2007.

The general question: must I compile PHP?

In other words: if I download a PHP file from the site, is it sufficient to simply upload the modified file back to its original directory? Or must I compile the entire site?

Thanks,

Matt

 

Just upload the modified file and your good to go.

 

Travis

[bkellum]

Good day,

I come from the world of VB/ASP.NET. I just downloaded PHP Designer 2007.

The general question: must I compile PHP?

In other words: if I download a PHP file from the site, is it sufficient to simply upload the modified file back to its original directory? Or must I compile the entire site?

Thanks,

Matt

Matt, coming from your background this is a very good question. You will be glad to know that NO, you do not need to compile the code prior to uploading. PHP render's "live" through a PHP server on the hosting site.

So, here is a quick overview:

1. FTP the PHP files you want to edit from your remote server (osCommerce live store) to your PC.
   
2. Open the PHP files with PHP Designer 2007.
   
3. Make any modifications that you need and save the file under the same name.
   
4. FTP the modified PHP files over the existing PHP files of the same name on your remote server (osCommerce live store).
   
5. Test your store in a browser to be sure everything works the way you expected.
   

Have fun!

[mheld]

:) :) Thank you for the good news!

More newbie questions will be undoubtedly forthcoming.

Matt

[mheld]

:) :) Thank you for the good news!

More newbie questions will be undoubtedly forthcoming.

Matt