One of the most frustrating aspects of being a web application developer (a Web nerd) is found in the dynamics of dealing with clients. I’ve been known to say: “I love everything about programming … except for the clients!” This aspect of the web business (managing clients,) falls under the umbrella of project management –…

Hi, I was just looking over killerphp.com and noticed that I hadn’t posted any new content for a little while – it’s been about two weeks! … That can happen when your busy removing your teeth. 🙂 Anyway, I’ve gotten around to releasing a new set of beginners video tutorials on PHP. This time around,…

Hi, I’ve managed to upload new video tutorials on SQL basics. At this point, I’ve covered the four big SQL statments: INSERT SELECT UPDATE DELETE You can view the videos here: Basic SQL Statements Video Tutorials. Now that we have that covered, my next videos will be on using PHP to connect to and work…

Hi, I’ve just put up a new sub-section on SQL – the language of relational databases. This is beginners stuff, so if you’re a know-it-all nerd, you can ignore this. On the otherhand, if you’re new to the database thing (mySQL for example) then these first couple of videos should help you get started. Videos…

Part of PHP’s power is actually found in the variety of open source (free to use) PHP based applications. I’m talking about things like blogs, web frameworks, forums, cms’ etc … … I was just thinking, that a list of ‘killer’ PHP open source projects would be useful … for a few reasons: Once upon…

Hi, I’ve released our second video (part 2 of 2) on setting up an MVC structure with the Zend Framework. This Zend Framework video is from our resident Zend-nerd: Jon Lebensold. Again, let us know what you think and should you have any suggestions or request, please feel free to comment. Running time: 19+ minutes…

Hi, I just released a new video on setting up an MVC structure with the Zend Framework. This video is a little more basic than the previous Zend videos … I had to twist Jon’s arm a little. Anyway, let us know what you think and should you have any suggestions or request, please feel…

Hi, I finally got around to creating a new section dedicated to teaching basic MySQL. At this time, I only have a few videos on basic database theory and phpMyAdmin … the most commonly used administrative program for MySQL. But I have several others in the works. Thanks, Stefan Mischook www.killerphp.com

Hi, I just released my beginners object oriented php video tutorials in iPod format. These videos target total beginners to object oriented programing. Though I talk about PHP, the principles are universal and so they apply to all OO (object oriented) languages including: Java Actionscript C# Ruby .. and others. So if you are struggling…

PEAR vs. Zend Framework Now that the Zend Framework is ready for ‘prime time’, I’ve been considering the Pear framework with regards to how it now fits in the PHP world. NOTE: Several picky nerds have pointed out that PEAR is not a framework – check out the comments below. OK, I would agree, technically…