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

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