Programming
Format Dates and Times in PHP
Format, parse, and compare dates with PHP's built-in DateTime class. format() prints any layout, createFromFormat() reads non-standard strings, and diff() measures the gap between…
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Programming
Register a Custom Taxonomy in WordPress
Group your WordPress content your own way, beyond the built-in categories and tags. register_taxonomy() on the init hook creates a hierarchical Topic taxonomy —…
Programming
Add a Custom Meta Box in WordPress
Give the WordPress post editor an extra field of your own — a short "key takeaway" saved with each post. A small plugin adds…
Programming
Handle Sessions in PHP
Keep a user logged in across page loads with PHP's built-in session functions. session_start() opens the session, the $_SESSION array holds the data, and…
Programming
Hash and Verify Passwords in PHP
Hash and verify passwords in PHP with password_hash() and password_verify(). Store a secure bcrypt hash, check logins against it, and upgrade old hashes automatically…
Programming
Get the Last Inserted ID With PHP PDO
Get the last inserted ID with PHP PDO by calling lastInsertId() right after an INSERT. This tutorial captures the AUTO_INCREMENT id of a new…