Most code conventions in CI aren't mandatory, they are just recommendations that will keep code organized. This is very useful, as we are able to decide whether we want to use them or continue to use our own. These include class names, spaces, closing tags, and so on. Though I recommend you to adhere to these conventions, as they will make your code more consistent and easier to read, you can keep your own code conventions or even mix them.
CodeIgniter 1.7
CodeIgniter 1.7
Overview of this book
CodeIgniter (CI) is a powerful open-source PHP framework with a very small footprint, built for PHP coders who need a simple and elegant toolkit to create full-featured web applications. CodeIgniter is an MVC framework, similar in some ways to the Rails framework for Ruby, and is designed to enable, not overwhelm.
This book explains how to work with CodeIgniter in a clear logical way. It is not a detailed guide to the syntax of CodeIgniter, but makes an ideal complement to the existing online CodeIgniter user guide, helping you grasp the bigger picture and bringing together many ideas to get your application development started as smoothly as possible.
This book will start you from the basics, installing CodeIgniter, understanding its structure and the MVC pattern. You will also learn how to use some of the most important CodeIgniter libraries and helpers, upload it to a shared server, and take care of the most common problems. If you are new to CodeIgniter, this book will guide you from bottom to top. If you are an experienced developer or already know about CodeIgniter, here you will find ideas and code examples to compare to your own.
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Table of Contents (21 chapters)
CodeIgniter 1.7
Credits
About the Authors
About the Reviewer
Preface
Free Chapter
Introduction to CodeIgniter
Setting up a CodeIgniter Site
Navigating Your Site
Using CI to Simplify Databases
Simplifying HTML Pages and Forms
Simplifying Sessions and Security
CodeIgniter and Objects
Improving Our Application with Third-Party Code
Using CI to Communicate
How CI Helps to Provide Dynamic Information
Using CI to Handle Files and Images
Moving Your Site to the WWW
CRUD—or Putting It All Together
The Verdict on CI
Resources and Extensions
Customer Reviews