Archive for September, 2008
How to remove a (non-empty) directory
This is a snippet that removes a non-empty directory from the server. It’s a recursive function that deletes the directory and all its contents (files, folders and sub-folders).
Read moreResize an image (on the fly) & keep its aspect ratio using GD
This is a PHP Class useful if you need to resize images keeping their aspect ratio, using the GD Library.
Read moreHow to convert smilies to graphics
This is a function that modifies a text (comment) by converting the emoticons like 
, 
, (Y) etc. to graphic icons.
How to validate a telephone number
This snippet is useful if you need to validate a telephone number using an editable list with specific formats.
Read moreHow to use an image as a submit button
Tired of using the classical submit buttons? Replace them with images.
Read moreCheck (validate) if the uploaded file is an image
This script checks if the uploaded file (via a form) is actually an image. You can choose between 2 validators: one that will check if the file is actually an image and the other one which checks the extension of the uploaded file.
Read moreCalculate the size, number of files & folders of a directory
This is a PHP Class that calculates the size, number of files & folders of a specific directory.
Read moreHow to add a stylish icon into a (form) text box
This CSS Code is useful if you need to add a stylish icon into a text box inside a form.
Read moreShow random image(s) from a directory
This script is useful if you need to randomly select images from a directory.
Read moreHow to select a random value from an array using a specified range
This function selects randomly a value from an arrray using a specified range.
Read moreHow to make a download script without disclosing the location of the files
In this tutorial you will learn how to create download links which do not disclose the actual location of the files.
Read moreCreating a simple web data (spider) extractor
This is a simple tutorial about creating a simple web data extractor that will fetch specific content from a URL.
Read moreA tableless 3 (fluid) columns layout
This is a simple tableless layout that uses DIVs having 3 (fluid) columns, a header & a footer.
Read moreEquivalent of PHP’s in_array() function
This is a JavaScript function that works like in_array() in PHP.
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