Bob Jenkins' One-At-A-Time hashing algorithm in PHP
Bob Jenkins' One-At-A-Time hashing algorithm is simply known as jenkins_hash() providing 8 bytes long hash value.For better security,I prefer to add salt as following: .
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Building a MCP server in PHP
Model Context Protocol (MCP)The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a conceptual framework or specification designed to standardize the interaction between client applications and machine learning (ML) models.Its primary goal is to provide a consistent and ric...
Apache Kafka Explained: Powering Netflix, Building with PHP
What is Apache Kafka?Apache Kafka is a distributed streaming platform designed for building real-time data pipelines and streaming applications.It's a publish-subscribe messaging system that enables applications to publish and subscribe to streams of recor...
When you Postgresql Module is not able to open connection : Doubt your libpq version
When you face any error setting up a connection with your Postgresql server like below,you will need to find a way to upgrade your libpq. Actually the operating system I use is CentOS 7 - this is a bit outdated operating system,so the associated libraries ...
How to Get a YouTube Channel ID from a URL in PHP
If you have a YouTube channel URL like:…and you need the Channel ID (the one that starts with UC.),YouTube doesn’t include it directly in handle-based URLs.The easiest and most reliable way is to use the YouTube Data API v3. Step 1: Get a YouTube Data AP...
Upgrading PHP 7.4 to PHP 8.1 in CentOS 7
If you have both PHP 7.4 and PHP 8.1 installed on CentOS 7,but you're unsure where PHP 8.1 is located (e.g.for CLI use or configuring services),you can locate it with the following steps: .1.Check Current PHP Version .2.Install EPEL and Remi Repositories 3...
PHP 7 vs PHP 8
Upgrading from PHP 7 to PHP 8 will likely require code modifications due to backward-incompatible changes.Expect potential issues with deprecated features that have been removed,type declarations that are now stricter,changes in how certain functions behav...
Parsing XML in PHP
To parse XML easily in PHP,I recommend you to use SimpleXML extension.The below is the sample reference to use SimpleXML extension.
Unzip a ZIP file in PHP
Let's create a file as “functions.php” containing below code:Use the code as following: .
How to get browser information in PHP?
PHP provides to get browser information by function.Below is the simple example. Above example may display as following,if you use FireFox.In order to get above variable on function,you need to declare on top of the function as below.
Human readable random string for captchas in PHP
CAPTCHAs (Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart) are challenges designed to differentiate between human users and automated bots.We use them primarily to prevent malicious activities like spam,fake account creation,and ...
PHP Code Compression Tool by removing whitespace, strips comments - PHP Minifier/Compressor
Today,I received a question about whether it's possible to convert PHP code into a binary format or obfuscate it to prevent unauthorized modification.PHP code typically contains not only executable commands but also comments.Furthermore,spaces and other fo...
Date format validation in PHP
Below code is designed for date format validation in PHP.Even though simple,but useful many times.Actually PHP provides date validation function as checkdate().See the detail below.
gRPC Server with PHP
The easiest approach to implement a gRPC server with PHP is using the grpc / grpc extension.This extension provides the necessary bindings for compiling and running gRPC services.You'll define your service using the Protocol Buffer language (.proto),genera...
PHP Code to Fetch current Coinbase Assets (Balances)
Below is a PHP implementation to fetch your current assets (balances) from the Coinbase API using authenticated requests: .PHP Code: Fetch Current Assets.Explanation of the Code.Authentication:The CB-ACCESS-KEY,CB-ACCESS-SIGN,and CB-ACCESS-TIMESTAMP header...
PHP Code to Fetch PEPE coin pricing based in USD from Coinbase
To fetch the current pricing for a cryptocurrency like PEPE using the Coinbase API with PHP and cURL,follow this guide:Prerequisites::Ensure you have access to the Coinbase Exchange Rates API,which doesn't require authentication for public endpoints..Examp...
Google Single Sign-On implementation with PHP
Single Sign-On (SSO) is an authentication process that allows a user to access multiple applications or systems using a single set of credentials (typically a username and password).Once authenticated,the user is granted access to all linked resources with...
PHP Superglobal Variables do not require additional syntax to access it
In PHP,common global variables and superglobal variables are both used to store data that can be accessed across different parts of a script,but there are some key differences in how they are defined,accessed,and used.Key Differences.Scope and Accessibilit...
Run Python Code with Virtual Environment in PHP
A virtual environment in Python is an isolated workspace that allows you to install and manage specific packages for a project without affecting your global Python installation.It's loaded or needed because it prevents package conflicts between projects,en...
Posting to a Wordpress Blog Via XMLRPC Using Blogger API
RPCXML is now the standard widely using on earth.Microsoft Windows Live is also using RPCXML in order to post blog content.Actually there are lots of specification for posting blog stuffs: Metaweblog API,Blogger API,and so on.Following is the simple exampl...
PHP Simplified Operators
In PHP,simplified operators (also known as shorthand or compound assignment operators) combine an operation with an assignment,making code shorter and often more readable.Here’s a rundown of common PHP simplified operators: .1.Arithmetic Assignment Operat...
PHP Heredoc (aka Nowdoc)
The Heredoc syntax in PHP offers several benefits,particularly for managing and embedding larger blocks of text:1.Ease of Multi-line Strings:With Heredoc,you can create multi-line strings without worrying about concatenation,newline characters (\n),or stri...
How to get current filename as variable ?
Sometimes you need just the filename of the current script,without the path.This snippet does just that using the SCRIPT_NAME and explode function. Getting the Current Filename as a VariableHere's how to retrieve the current filename in your script::Unders...
PHP Switch Example
The PHP switch method provides a clean and efficient way to execute different blocks of code based on the value of a variable or expression.It offers a structured alternative to multiple if-else statements,simplifying code readability and maintenance.The s...
How to get Referral URL ?
Grabs the referring URL - get the HTTP_REFERER and save it to a variable. code snippet: .While not inherently intended for API security,the HTTP_REFERER header can be a valuable tool for implementing an API that restricts access to certain resources based ...
form action - detect form post
PHP provides super global variables which is available anywhere.1.$_POST Superglobal:- This array holds all data submitted via the HTTP POST method.It's the most common way to access form data.- To access a form field value,use the field name as the key: ....
How to make random number ?
Generate a random number using mt_rand.From the php documentation- "If called without the optional min,max arguments mt_rand() returns a pseudo-random value between 0 and RAND_MAX.If you want a random number between 5 and 15 (inclusive),for example,use mt_...
PHP if...else... example
Followings are the basic example of an if then else control structure.
How to include a file with error reporting ?
Sometimes you want to be able to give some feedback if a PHP include has failed.Here is a version using the fopen command,which can search the include path. Here's another example much better simple than the above.As you can see,just add @ in front of the ...
How to check if a file exists ?
To determine whether a file exists on the server,PHP has a simple function: file_exists.