In this multi-part series we will build a small and simple guest book application.

In this "encore" we will create a small admin page to approve pending comments. To do so, we will create a simple login script and a few functions.

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In this multi-part series we will build a small and simple guest book application.

In this final video, we make use of the htmlspecialchars() function to remove HTML formatting from our messages, and also add just a bit of CSS to make the comments easier on the eyes.

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In this multi-part series we will build a small and simple guest book application.

This video covers the development of an HTML form used in submitting data via PHP into the MySQL database.

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In this multi-part series we will build a small and simple guest book application.

This video covers what is needed to establish a database connection, and write the comments from our database onto a PHP-driven page.

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In this multi-part series we will build a small and simple guest book application.

This video covers the preparation of the database, including creating our table, and using MySQL GUI Tools to insert initial data.

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Conditional statements are some of the most used statements in PHP. Often times you want to display specific data based upon the type, or value of certain information.

In this video we will cover commonly used statements like the if, if else, switch, etc.

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Pagination is the effect of delivering staggering amounts of content in neat and nicely ordered pages.

This video is part of the pagination series.

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Pagination is the effect of delivering staggering amounts of content in neat and nicely ordered pages.

This video is part of the pagination series.

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Would you like to display your YouTube videos on your homepage? Or maybe show the latest news on your website? Given the advances of PHP and technologies like RSS, this is easily accomplished.

In this video, I'll demonstrate how you can quickly and easily syndicate your favorite RSS content on any website.

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Functions are small snippets of code that can process information, update databases, email friends, or print data to the screen.

PHP comes out of the box with hundreds of great functions to begin with, but in this video we will make some of our own!

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Do you find the iTunes Coverflow style to be of extreme sexiness? Would you like to mimic it in your own projects and designs? This is the video for you!

In this video we will run through Photoshop quickly demonstrating how to convert a lousy 2D image into a fancy-schmancy iTunes-style image with perspective.

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PHP is one of the most popular online programming languages used in the construction of dynamic websites, often driven by mysql databases.

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Photoshop has a great feature called "actions" that will simplify your life if you have a large amount of redundant work to do on multiple images.

This video is part of the Photoshop Actions series.

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Photoshop has a great feature called "actions" that will simplify your life if you have a large amount of redundant work to do on multiple images.

This video is part of the Photoshop Actions series.

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Designing your own blog, or just want to setup a web page with multiple columns? The three column layout model has become arguably one of the most popular layout options for designers.

In this video, we will cover the basics of setting up your own layout using pure css, and staying around from classical errors like table-based options.

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Break out of the standard model of complicated single graphic headers, and take advantage of css, and transparency!

In this video, we'll cover how to create headers that you can build, and rebuild time and time ago with ease! Not only that, but they degrade gracefully in all browsers!

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Tired of screwing with messy javascript and multiple images to get a rollover effect? CSS offers a light-weight solution that requires only a single line of HTML, and a few lines of CSS.

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Rounded corners can be done very easily, and offer a nice and round effect to otherwise nasty boxes. With just a few gifs, and a couple lines of CSS we can spice up our boxes, and break out of the right-angle madness!

Oh, and please avoid using the same ID over and over as I did in the video. You'll want to use "class" instead.

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Like my Photoshop Polaroid, the Pencil has been another personal favorite. I've used it time and time again, often with the Polaroid.

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Years and years ago I got the idea to make a polaroid effect in Photoshop. Since then, I've been using them for things left and right.

Hopefully you'll enjoy this video, and find some enjoyment in using the polaroid effect.

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Cookies are used to persist information over long-periods of time. Common uses contain things like "remember me" buttons on often-visited websites, or maybe setting your preferred language on an international website.

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Arrays are one of the most effective ways of managing data in all of programming.

In this video we will explore how to use arrays in PHP, and some of the common functions associated with manipulating arrays.

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