Purpose
Introduce the basic concept of PHP programming and how to access Oracle Database using database abstraction library (Pear DB) and related technology

Attendees
PHP Developer

Prerequisites
Oracle Database Software, Apache httpd, Pear API

Assumption
You have basic knowledge about PHP programming, Basic SQL command and Basic Oracle Database concept.

Details

Picture1: PHP database abstraction library

Here's how this article series are structured:

1. Quick Start Guide to Pear DB (Thai Translation from original version of V.V.COX)
Using Pear DB as a class library to manipulate database tasks and handle errors.

2. Installing Pear DB API using PHP CLI command
Let's install Pear DB API using PHP CLI command.

3. Checklist before access Oracle Database using Pear DB
A list of things that you have to do before accessing Oracle Database using Pear DB

4. Using Pear DB Pager (Thai Translation from original version of V.V.COX)
Introduce Pear DB Pager and how to use it.

5. Using Pear DB with Oracle Database
It's time to implement application connected to Oracle Database using Pear DB.

5.1 Pear DB with Oracle Stored Procedure
How to use Pear DB with Oracle Stored Procedure

5.2 Pear DB with Oracle Sequence
How to use Pear DB with Oracle Sequence

6. Configuration of Pear DB and Smarty Template
Configure Pear DB and Smarty template to complete PHP-Oracle application.

7. Developing Enterprise Application with PHP technology
Road map and example to develop enterprise application with PHP and Oracle technology

Keywords

PHP, Oracle, Pear DB, Smarty, Thai, Enterprise Application, system design, database design, user interface design, flow control, implementation, testing