Davey Shafik announced that the Pear package PHP_CompatInfo has released version 1.0.0. Combined with PHP_Compat, this should give developers the ability to check and repair prerequisites and assumptions in the package during installation. In theory, this means code that can attempt to adapt to the version of PHP you are running for automagic backwards compatibility. …
The 1.x release of the TrustCommerce payment module for Zen Cart is now available for download. TrustCommerce and PSIGate offer the only built-in modules that feature the ability to run preauth on sale. The TrustCommerce module extends this, allowing store operators to view and process complete transaction chains (preauth / postauth / refund) all from …
Whether you’re dealing with a security issue or a failed hard drive, the last thing you want is a bureaucratic facility. The good people at LAColo have been consistently helpful and attentive whenver I have needed to visit the facility. They also offer a work area with tools and will even help with installations–features bigger …
O’Reilly Mac DevCenter recently published a nice article on productivity tools for the Mac. Enjoy!
Almost a year later, the issue of object oriented (oo) versus procedural programming in PHP is still a hot topic. In fact, with the steady adoption of PHP 5 and all its oo improvements, it is hotter than ever. So, I draw your attention to the article I wrote for Zend which drew a lot …
I had the privilege of email interviewing Clay Loveless of Killersoft about an exciting new development in the PHP community. Hot on the heels of the Pear 1.4 release, Clay has launched Pearified.com–a Pear-compatible code repository. The site already has a Pear-installable Smarty distribution, and next in the crosshairs are big names like PHPMyAdmin and …
