Server Side Web Development
How to unleash the power of server side technologies including scripting (ASP, PHP and .NET) and database management (MySQL and MSSQL).
Consuming Flickr RSS feeds using ASP
This article will show you how to display thumbnails of your newest Flickr photos on your site. The HTML output and each thumbnail image is cached on your site to improve performance.
Written by Nick Dunn published 24th May 2006
Capturing Remote Images Using ASPJpeg
ASPJpeg is a fantastic way of manipulating images on the server. But what if the image is on another server completely?
Written by Nick Dunn published 19th Mar 2006
Data Caching Using Text Files in ASP
If your web application regularly performs complex database queries, you might be able to improve performance by caching the results.
Written by Nick Dunn published 19th Mar 2006
Taming Dates in ASP
A function to save dates into a generic format, regardless of database type or server localised settings.
Written by Nick Dunn published 8th Mar 2006
Send CDO Email Using an External SMTP Server (ASP)
Sending a CDO email using an external SMTP server using ASP (can also be used to send using an internal SMTP email server).
Written by Paul Creedy published 8th Mar 2006
Adding the Realtime Date to Your ASP Site
A small simple line of code in ASP to add the real date to your site, give it that professional look!
Written by Pierce Lynch published 8th Mar 2006
Convert Querystrings to Flat Keyword URLs (ASP)
Use custom 404 error pages and ASP to create pseudo-URLs for your site, and hopefully help your visitors, and the search engines in the process.
Written by Nick Dunn published 8th Mar 2006
Include Files - Write Once, Use Many Times (ASP)
As you may know, it is possible in ASP to include one file within another. There are two ways to do that - one of which has potential pitfalls.
Written by RobWoz published 8th Mar 2006
Highlighting Search Keywords in ASP
Highlight occurance of a string within another string. Very useful for displaying matching keywords in database search results.
Written by Nick Dunn published 8th Mar 2006
How To Show Dates in 'Long Format' in ASP
A function to display dates in their long format, including day abbreviations e.g. "th" and "nd".
Written by Nick Dunn published 8th Mar 2006
How To Validate Links Using ASP
Using the XMLHTTP object we can programmatically check the status of a specific URL. This can be useful for checking if files exist on your website.
Written by Nick Dunn published 8th Mar 2006
What is ASP.NET and Why Should I Use It?
ASP.NET is a big step for web developers. It boasts more speed, functionality and power than ?classic? ASP 3.0, and here?s why.
Written by Nick Dunn published 8th Mar 2006
Creating Unique Keys With PHP
If you script using databases, you will appreciate the need for unique key strings. There are articles all over the web showing you how it?s done in ASP, now here?s the lowdown for all you PHP pioneers.
Written by Andy Towler published 8th Mar 2006
Keeping The Hackers Away From Your Database
There's a particular kind of hacking attack that websites can be subjected to, called SQL Injection. If you have a website with a private area, and you have a login page, you could be vulnerable. Read on to learn how to avoid these attacks.
Written by Andy Towler published 8th Mar 2006
Calculating How Many Days Until a Pre-Defined Recurring Date
In this example I've used Christmas day as the annually recurring date.
Written by Mark Voss published 27th Feb 2006
A Generic Form-to-Email Script Using CDOSYS (ASP)
A simple ASP form processing script which collects input from any form on your website and emails it to you. The user is then redirected to a page of your choice.
Written by Mark Voss published 26th Feb 2006
How To Write Text Over Images Using ASPJpeg
The latest version of ASPJpeg allows us to write text over the top of images. Excellent for buttons or copyright notices.
Written by Nick Dunn published 26th Feb 2006
