PHP Forms - Code by hand or use tool? Which tool?

andheresjohnny · 12-10-2006, 08:17 AM

I've asked this elsewhere, but I'm looking for more replies.

I'm starting a new project where I am going to be using more PHP forms/fields/processing.

Do most folks here code PHP forms by hand (as I do), or do you use some tool or CMS that makes this task easier? Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Taltos · 12-11-2006, 10:16 AM

Personally, I always code them by hand. It just seems like most of the tools have to have too much extraneous code to support all the different things people might do with them. Plus, if I do want to restyle or ask for data in a little different format than what the tools will allow, it becomes a nightmare trying to get them to cooperate.

andheresjohnny · 12-12-2006, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Taltos

Personally, I always code them by hand. It just seems like most of the tools have to have too much extraneous code to support all the different things people might do with them. Plus, if I do want to restyle or ask for data in a little different format than what the tools will allow, it becomes a nightmare trying to get them to cooperate.

Thanks. I think I'll probably just continue to hand-code too.

Foxtrck · 12-12-2006, 10:57 AM

Have a look at http://www.v7n.com/forums/coding-for...php-forms.html

StupidScript wrote a good form there. Or look into the v7n script archives, I found a good form in there for another project I was doing, it validates fields and also sends autoreplies, but as said before there is code in there that you really don't need for everything. If you know what your doing though you can remove it.

Izzmo · 12-12-2006, 01:06 PM

I've always wrote by hand... BUT! There is one program that is good to use for me.

I use EditPlus 2 (http://www.editplus.com).. it is awesome in my opinion. It color coordinates your PHP code, and has a FTP Uploader built in, which makes editing very easy. Also, instead of FTP, you can edit your files directly off the server, which is even easier.

Try it out, it's pretty good for coding PHP.

@Hand coders ROOL!

Foxtrck · 12-12-2006, 01:58 PM

Notepad2 forever

MathStud · 12-13-2006, 07:37 AM

Whenever I tried to find a completed code for forms (or anything I wanted to use), I never actually found one that did exactly what I wanted, forcing me to do it on my own. I did get some help by borrowing some code though.

I have no experience with that kind of supporting software, but I imagine it must be a lot of the same. It just doesn't do it exactly like you want itto.

Izzmo · 12-13-2006, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Foxtrck

Notepad2 forever

Ugh! That's probably the one program I can't stand using lol

Way to basic for me... or something.. I'm not sure.. NotePad Classic is the shiznit

georgechristodoulou · 12-13-2006, 08:43 PM

I use dreamweaver to create forms quickly.

We can create form very quickly using it and no need to write all the codes, just click.

Foxtrck · 12-14-2006, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Izzmo

Ugh! That's probably the one program I can't stand using lol

Way to basic for me... or something.. I'm not sure.. NotePad Classic is the shiznit

The more basic the better.

georgechristodoulou · 12-14-2006, 06:55 AM

What about using getresponse to create a form? It allows you to collect data like phone numbers and other things of that nature + you get there email address and can send them a series of messages on autopilot allowing for easier communication. You can tell them what they need to do to order or whatever and you can focus on other things. Then when the series is over you can personally contact them (if you even have to anymore...)

I do this for my service. They sign up and are sent emails to convince them to join. I never even speak to my clients unless I send them an email with there statistics.

andheresjohnny · 12-14-2006, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by georgechristodoulou

What about using getresponse to create a form? It allows you to collect data like phone numbers and other things of that nature + you get there email address and can send them a series of messages on autopilot allowing for easier communication. You can tell them what they need to do to order or whatever and you can focus on other things. Then when the series is over you can personally contact them (if you even have to anymore...)

I do this for my service. They sign up and are sent emails to convince them to join. I never even speak to my clients unless I send them an email with there statistics.

I've used a similar service (AWeber) for this type of list-building, and I agree they are excellent.

However, the forms I'm putting together are not for that purpose, and will be considerably more involved.

Thanks for all the suggestions and comments.

Izzmo · 12-18-2006, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Foxtrck

The more basic the better.

I dunnO!

Too basic is too basic, but advance gets your mind going. If you have a little bit of basic and advance, then you got the perfect solution!

imgtube · 12-16-2006, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by andheresjohnny

I've asked this elsewhere, but I'm looking for more replies.

I'm starting a new project where I am going to be using more PHP forms/fields/processing.

Do most folks here code PHP forms by hand (as I do), or do you use some tool or CMS that makes this task easier? Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Wow, You can really code PHP by hand! Thats amazing! I have always used my computer.