Resources - view this before asking a question - UPDATED MAR 08

[Lirae]

I've noticed that the same sort of stuff gets asked for a lot (like, right now, most of the topics here are about divs and glitter gens), so I put together a list of stuff that gets asked for a lot...

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Div tutorials

http://celestial-star.net/tutorials/read/34/ (part 1)


http://celestial-star.net/tutorials/read/35/ (part 2)


http://chica.nu/content/tutorials/divs.php


http://www.stevedawson.com/article0012.php


http://www.createblog.com/tutorials/download.php?id=171 (beginners)


http://www.createblog.com/tutorials/download.php?id=170 (advanced)


Valid Divs

http://celestial-star.net/tutorials/read/54/


http://tutorialtastic.co.uk/page/create_a_tableless_layout (2 column, centered) *


http://tutorialtastic.co.uk/page/three_column_css_tableless_layout (3 column, centered) *


PHP includes (headers and footers)

http://www.tutorialtastic.co.uk/page/php_includes


http://bouncy-bubbles.net/tutorials/php_includes.php


http://lirae.co.uk/tutorials/php-includes/


http://sugarysweet.net/pages/tutorials/coding/phpincludes.php


Skinning

http://www.tutorialtastic.co.uk/page/skinning_your_website *


http://lirae.co.uk/tutorials/div-skinning/ (divs)


http://lirae.co.uk/tutorials/iframe-skinning/ (iframes)


http://scripts.indisguise.org/siteskin/ (skinning script)


Myspace layout tutorials

http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=144829


http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=142922


Scripts

Email forms

http://www.tutorialtastic.co.uk/tutorial/php_mail_form_secure_and_protected


http://www.jemjabella.co.uk/stuff/mail_form.php


Glitter / image generator scripts

http://www.jemjabella.co.uk/scripts/alphabetti.php


http://www.magscene.net/modules/wfdownloads/singlefile.php?cid=11&lid=84 *
http://another-perfect-world.org/scripts/iGraphics.php


Ask&answer scripts

http://lirae.co.uk/resources/scripts/EasyAsk&Answer.php


http://not-noticeably.net/scripts/phpaskit/ *


http://raveraverave.co.uk/site/scripts/ask.php


http://www.jemjabella.co.uk/scripts/bellabuzz.php


http://scripts.inexistent.org/


http://another-perfect-world.org/scripts/VAA.php


Guestbook scripts

http://www.jemjabella.co.uk/scripts/bellabook.php


Other scripts

http://www.jemjabella.co.uk/scripts/


http://raveraverave.co.uk/site/



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[Daveo]

that's great! thanks li! It's in my subscription thread list :D

[Sara.x]

Ooo Thanks for the resources!

[Jojo]

thanks lirae, this is pretty awesome. :]

[Charmed]

thanks so much :D

[sshjustkissme]

Thank ya Lirae. =DD
createblog.com has some DIV tutorials too I think

[cRaZyCuTiE129]

Thanks for the resources. =] This is very helpful!

[Kallie]

Thanks so much Li!
*bookmarks*

[x_Saz_x]

Wow, thanks Lirae. -bookmarks- :P

[Lirae]

Thank ya Lirae. =DD
createblog.com has some DIV tutorials too I think

I'll hunt for the tuts then add them. :)

[Mike]

hey Li can you add me without being ostentacious.
I have a skinning, TWO dynamic includes tuts, and I've released I script
http://www.dragonrust.org/tutorials/php/dyninc1.php
http://www.dragonrust.org/tutorials/php/dyninc2.php
http://www.dragonrust.org/tutorials/php/skinning.php
http://www.dragonrust.org/visitor/quickglit.php

[jemjabella]

http://www.dragonrust.org/tutorials/php/dyninc1.php
You've got a stray '}' before the footer include in the first bit of code that will cause PARSE errors if copied directly.

http://www.dragonrust.org/tutorials/php/dyninc2.php
You've "re-opened" PHP with <?php in the first block of code despite not having closed it, and it should be $_GET['id'] not $_GET["id"]

http://www.dragonrust.org/tutorials/php/skinning.php
Why is there no credit to Domesticat for the butchered version of her original skinning tutorial?

http://www.dragonrust.org/visitor/quickglit.php
You're script is echoing unvalidated data back to the browser which is a security risk. You're also bull____ting your potential users with this crap: "// DO NOT EDIT ONE LINE ABOVE OR ANY PART BELOW THIS LINE TO AVOID MAJOR ERRORS" ..as this would only affect the hexidecimal credit line. If you write a script worth using, people will credit you - you don't need to fool them into thinking your dodgy JavaScript is actually an integral part of the script.

Please, if you don't know what you're doing - don't bother doing it. I've only logged in to tell you these things because I've had people whinging at me via e-mail that your code is breaking their websites. There's enough crap out there with the likes of old scripts ala PHPFanBase/WAKS A&A, don't add yours to it.

[Mike]

See the comment via your website ;) Thanks.

[jordanDUNdun!!]

See the comment via your website Thanks.
Whereabouts is that? I can't find it.

Mike, I told you again and again, you are NOT a script writer.

Why is there no credit to Domesticat for the butchered version of her original skinning tutorial?
Ouch. URL, just out of curiousity?

You're also bull____ting your potential users with this crap: "// DO NOT EDIT ONE LINE ABOVE OR ANY PART BELOW THIS LINE TO AVOID MAJOR ERRORS" ..as this would only affect the hexidecimal credit line.
LMFAO

[jemjabella]

Whereabouts is that? I can't find it.
That's because comments from unknown people are moderated - such is the magic of decent php :p

For reference, the comment was as follows:
Before you leave _____y comments on forums, perhaps give me some help on how to fix the problem instead of having a go at me for something I didn't even know.
Plus I don't think it's very fair to a 14 year old new php learner to _____ at them and tell them their script's rubbish when they spent hours coding it - make a point, back it up with some useful stuff, not the _____y crap you come out with.

..as my "_____y comments" WERE useful and said EXACTLY what was wrong I fail to see your point. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter how old you are.. if you're putting people's web hosting at risk because you don't know what you're doing: don't do it.

And the original Domesticat skinning tutorial is here: http://www.domesticat.net/skins/howto.php - everyone uses it to write "their own" tutorial but nobody ever credits.

[jordanDUNdun!!]

Plus I don't think it's very fair to a 14 year old new php learner
Wow, you quickly dropped the 'script writer' title didn't you?

If you're wondering what I'm talking about, here's what Mike said: "Why call me a hermit? Ah I see. Every script-writer's a hermit, NOW THAT'S logical." LMFAO

That's because comments from unknown people are moderated - such is the magic of decent php :P
LOL niiiiice.

n/o Mike but she gave feedback and told you what was wrong and what you needed to fix - take her advice, she knows what she's on about ;)

[Lirae]

Before you leave _____y comments on forums, perhaps give me some help on how to fix the problem instead of having a go at me for something I didn't even know.
From Jemjabella.co.uk
Beginner's Guide to PHP (http://jemjabella.co.uk/post.php?title=20061010_beginners_guide_to_php_par t_one)
PHP Script Checklist (http://www.jemjabella.co.uk/scribblings/scr-php_checklist.php)
Spotting Insecure Scripts (http://jemjabella.co.uk/post.php?title=20060818_spotting_insecure_scripts)

From Other Sources
PHP Security Consortium (http://phpsec.org/)
PHP Security Mistakes (http://www.devshed.com/c/a/PHP/PHP-Security-Mistakes/)
10 Security Checks (http://www.onlamp.com/pub/a/php/2003/03/20/php_security.html)
Secure PHP Wiki (http://www.securephpwiki.com/)
and a whole lot of other ones can be found here (http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=php+security&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a)
(There are a lot more in my bookmarks as well...I'll have to dig up the links.)

Mike: I saw your topic on the Codegrrl forums last night and I'm surprised that no one pulled you up about your script in there.
You're also using register globals, so you'll need to convert them. =\
$x = $_GET['x'];
(and make sure you clean them before using them further within the script)

[Z_O_E]

I found a tutorial site you that should help:
http://www.peachie.nu/

:( the i-frame skinning link doesn't work. it's an error page. Could you get someone to fix it, as i might need it :)

[Lirae]

I found a tutorial site you that should help:
http://www.peachie.nu/

:( the i-frame skinning link doesn't work. it's an error page. Could you get someone to fix it, as i might need it :)

That peachie girl needs to fix up her tutorials:
<?php include("header.php");
About me ladaskdlfjaldf.
include("footer.php"); ?>
would give you an error. =\
It's also worrying that she appears to have confused Java with JavaScript.
I'll have a look through and see if there's anything worth listing. =\

& I fixed the skinning link. Thanks. :)

[Z_O_E]

thankyew...
I had a look through it, and it seems to be good stuff... but i haven't tried any yet :(

[Mike]

because I've had people whinging at me via e-mail that your code is breaking their websites.
Frankly I don't think that's too helpful... it wasn't very useful since I have no idea what the problem is and saying that is specifying no particular part of the script =\
And the skinning thing, PLEASE don't penolise me for that since I'm sure I and Jordan didn't know about its sources and so do other people. I thought that was unfair tbh but I add the credit on my next update.
Jordan, why is it that you love to contribute to things that don't concern you? It's pissing me off and a few others too. Just keep out and leave the 'lmfao's to people who value your opinion.
Thanks for the links Li, and the support o_o
Just for everyone, I don't write scripts to mess up people's servers - I bought a php book, wanted to have a go at some scripts, I knew everything to make a generator and had no idea of errors since it worked fine on my server - so can people stop bashing at me about that, because what you don't know, can't hurt.

[aaaash™]

I'm bookmarking this thread [=

[matt]

Wow, you quickly dropped the 'script writer' title didn't you?

If you're wondering what I'm talking about, here's what Mike said: "Why call me a hermit? Ah I see. Every script-writer's a hermit, NOW THAT'S logical." LMFAO


LOL niiiiice.

n/o Mike but she gave feedback and told you what was wrong and what you needed to fix - take her advice, she knows what she's on about ;)

LMFAO.

And it's true- she does know what she is on about!

[♥Glamouresque]

Thx! I Will Be Sure To Use This List

[AliciaCB]

Mike and Jordan...Deja vu, which in this case, sucks. Lmao.
Anyways, thanks for the links, even though my head hurts when I try to code something extremely complicated (to me). But thanks. :)

[Mike]

LMFAO.

And it's true- she does know what she is on about!
Matt this issue was resolved what?... 6 days ago. There's no need for that just because your thread is closed.

[♥_Fee_♥]

Thanks -Bookmarks- :D

[Annmarie]

I don't know if these links should be under myspace codings or here but
tutorials on how to make myspace layouts, as there use to be a few people asking about it a while back.:
http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=142922
http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=144829

Thanks for the links :)

[erice]

can you please give us sites on ftp tutorials.??
thanks

[rize]

http://kissmytiara.silentstorms.net/ftp.html -- online ftp tutorial

[matt]

thankyou lirae!

[Hanz]

Thanks so much :) I'll bookmark this page!

[ohletsrock]

when i clicked on the link for your site on this page, do you know what is going on, i loved your site and i want to view it again

[sachikoxvii]

Thanks Lirae ! ! :D

[BDD]

thnx lirae it really helped me lots

[Demysia]

awesome.. thanks so much lirae!!

[kirstyb]

thank you! :)
it was a huge help!

[Ariiiane.]

Nice, thank you so much Lirae! :D

[Emilia]

http://www.freescripts.com/
http://www.websoup.org

i think those are good lol :)

[♥Sparkles]

I <33333 you Lirae for your tutorial, I finally get it!

[sexytink]

Thanks so much, I finally have an understanding of DIVS now, lol...seems like the way to go, easier too...

[mytam]

http://www.stevedawson.com/article0012.php

Add this link very very helpful and clear to understand PHP INCLUDE and im sure it will help others :D

[cheeky]

Thanks. But a lot of the links are pointing to error pages.

[giinah]

Zomg; thanks =)

[Dollietwist]

Opps just saw the resources ! Loll, thanks they are great ! =]

[Maz]

All links have been fixed: broken ones removed and new ones added.

[vasilios]

http://another-perfect-world.org/scripts/iGraphics.php

My text converter, a little more advanced than Jem's :)

[Lirae]

http://another-perfect-world.org/scripts/iGraphics.php

My text converter, a little more advanced than Jem's :)
Added it. :)

[Pauline.]

Thanks lirae! this is so totally the best!

[itsyvette]

Oh wow. I didn't know that Jem has a tutorial for DIVs.

Anywhow, thanks for sharing the list Lirae. :)

[vasilios]

http://another-perfect-world.org/scripts/VAA.php

My ask and answer script, I didn't release it for away >>

[Lirae]

http://another-perfect-world.org/scripts/VAA.php

My ask and answer script, I didn't release it for away >>

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[vasilios]

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[*Candice*]

wordpress tutorials?